Last week, in our discussions on the end of Chapter 6 in Simplicity Parenting, the subject of happiness came up quite a bit, so I wanted to share a couple of things with you. In the June-July 2012 issue of Mary Jane’s Farm magazine, Rebekah Teal writes about her daughter asking, “How can you change a bad mood into a good one?” She...
[read more]We are coming to the end of “Filtering out the adult world,” in Simplicity Parenting. As with every other part of the book, this section is filled with wisdom. Kim writes about emotional intelligence. “Emotional intelligence includes a self-awareness that allows one to recognize and manage one’s moods, and to motivate oneself...
[read more]Screen Free Week is coming—April 30-May 6...
just in time to coincide with our discussion on filtering out the adult world. I have copied a bunch of pages from the organizer’s kit with information about screens, what to do instead of watching a screen and some other interesting ideas. Many of you do not have your children watching...
[read more]Parent Child Week of February 6, 2012
Stories and Nursery Rhymes: Kim Payne writes that, “Stories are wonderful pressure valves. The day’s events and the questions stirred up by them can be given flight by the adventures of mythical creatures and fantastic lands. Children recognize themselves in the characters; they sense their own...
Dear Parents,
We have had some wonderful conversations this week about rhythm. Helle Heckman lists three considerations for parent of young children: flexibility, setting boundaries and observing the same routine every day. Kim Payne talks about rhythm in terms of music, Helle talks about it in relation to breathing. Breathing in is a...
Rhythm: I hope that you had a chance to at least begin reading Chapter 4, “Rhythm,” in Simplicity Parenting by Kim Payne. On page 98, Kim says, “Meaning hides in repetition: We do this every day or every week because it matters. We are connected by this thing we do together. We matter to one another. In the tapestry of childhood, what...
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Dear Parents,
Welcome to the Chicago Waldorf School Parent-Child program. We are delighted that you will be joining us. We hope that your experience will be joyous and educational. I would like to go over some of the details of the program so you will know what to expect when you come to class.
INTRODUCING YOUR TEACHERS
I am Susan...