Early Childhood Speaker, Consultant, Trainer, Expert
Do you want to deepen your understanding of young children?
Whether you are a parent, caregiver, or a professional who works with young children and families–these blog posts can serve to guide you in meeting up with the hearts & minds of young children.
We know that relating more closely with children can be cultivated in a variety of ways. In the UC Blog, I offer quick but impactful reads from several perspectives: The Child, The Self, The Environment and Materials, and The Culture. Enjoy!
When I was growing up, I never heard one woman say anything good thing about her body. I also never knew a woman who wasn’t on a mission to change…
Many years ago, it was decided for us that neurotypical brains would be the ones we would build a society around. If we step back, we can see how workplaces,…
What if…we didn’t have children solely because we love children and we want a family.What if…we didn’t become educators just because we love children and we want to teach.What if…we…
According to the quote by John Shedd, “A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” And this has me thinking about children, too….
At the beginning of grade three, I moved to a new elementary school, and I will never forget the first time I walked through the front doors. As I entered…
When we think of the concept of “play” in the context of childhood, perhaps specific ideas come to mind of what this ‘looks like’: a child exploring in a sandbox,…
