Try to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud. -Maya Angelou Being part of a family is one of the first settings in which we — and our children — learn about generosity. When my second child was born, my … Continue reading
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Tonight I wrote down on a paper “leaf of courage” what I wanted strength for to help bring into my life. The list was quite long this year. I placed the leaf in a bonfire that was lit as part … Continue reading
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A former parent at Whidbey Island Waldorf School gifted me with a beautiful, handmade cradle for my classroom. The timing was wonderful because as we speak another former parent is making a new baby doll for my class who will … Continue reading
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Yesterday morning I gathered with a group of mothers to share stories of courage. We were also invited to share an object that represents courage to us to be placed on an altar created for our Waldorf school’s Michaelmas festival. … Continue reading
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I want you to think of a golden moment when your child or a child you help care for was very young — a time when you felt you were doing an amazing job as a caregiver, when you were … Continue reading
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It is important to focus on the quality of each stage of development instead of worrying about how quickly a child learns to walk. Babies always do what they can do and what they are ready for. Continue reading
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It is not easy to know how to support our children through challenging moments — but luckily we have a lot of practice… daily. Our children demand attention, melt down at dinnertime and fight with siblings and peers. Little ones … Continue reading
Children are on a path of socialization — learning how to be a member of community. This is a life-long process of integrating the customs, values and rules of their society but it is most intense and crucial during early … Continue reading
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Anna Tardos, a child psychologist at the Pikler Institute in Budapest, shared, at a course on conflict and the young child, the difference between “red rules” and “pink rules.” It was such a simple thing but it has made a profound impact on how … Continue reading
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This week I attended a talk on “Constancy and Change on the Path of Parenting” presented by Holly Koteen-Soulé. Holly was a Waldorf kindergarten teacher and parent/ child leader for 25 years. She has been involved in teacher education at Sound … Continue reading
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