Welcome to Growing Parents

Welcome to Growing Parents, a space for me to share how you can grow alongside your child(ren). I am a progressive, early childhood educator with over 30 years experience. I deeply believe in the incredible, multiple intelligences of children. I believe in the power of play and the importance of connection and positive parenting. I have watched parenting trends come and go. Through these articles, I will offer professional reflections, insights and opportunities for you to think deeply about your approach to parenting and the ways in which you might gain greater joy and less frustration in your daily interactions.

No, I don’t have small ones at home, my house is not in a state of chaos, and my kids aren’t having tantrums or acting out. In the classroom, well, that’s another story. I grow, benefit and expand in my knowledge and in my skills receiving 16 new students a year, bringing with them what they learn from home, their family culture and values. 

Admittedly, there’s an endless amount of free parenting advice and parenting tips out there from impressive, popular parent bloggers. You can count on me to frame my expertise in best practices established by NAEYC, a leading organization in child development, as well as experts such as Dr. Shefali and her belief in Conscious Parenting. You’ll learn how to parent from a place of positivity and connectedness. I’ll share stories and shed light on how you might parent in ways that will help you be a more confident, comfortable parent with less conflict and greater ease.

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“The best inheritance a parent can give their children is a few minutes of his time each day. ”

- OA Battista