On the move: The development of movement

Posted on November 18, 2017 by vanessa

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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 →

Conflict Perspective

Posted on February 17, 2016 by vanessa

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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 →

Socialization in early childhood

Posted on February 16, 2016 by vanessa

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 →

Red and pink rules

Posted on February 15, 2016 by vanessa

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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 →

Constancy and Change on the Path of Parenting

Posted on January 15, 2016 by vanessa

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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 →

Conflict Resolution

Posted on July 14, 2013 by vanessa

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Sarah plays with a toy ferry boat and cars for a while. She changes her focus and begins to look at a book. Jeff comes over and picks up one of the cars. He drives it around and into the … Continue reading →

Rhythm

Posted on September 14, 2012 by vanessa

There was a time when society functioned in relationship to the sun – rising with the first light and going to sleep when it set at night, sleeping more in the winter during the dark months and less in the … Continue reading →

deep breath of parenting

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