Walking with Our Children: The Parent as Companion and Guide compiles seven years of parenting wisdom by veteran early childhood educator Nancy Blanning.
She is the editor of Gateways Newsletter ..
Her writings and contributions to publications about early childhood education include First Grade Readiness (WECAN 2009) and Movement Journeys and Circle Adventures Volumes 1 and 2 with Laurie Clark.
Nancy Blanning has been on the faculty of the Denver Waldorf School in Colorado since 1985, where her teaching experience includes 17 years as lead Kindergarten teacher.
Walking with Our Children: The Parent as Companion and Guide is the perfect balm for young families, sharing Nancy Blanning\'s deep devotion to families, her perspective and capacity for careful observation as a Waldorf teacher, and her joyful wisdom as a mother and grandmother.
If we seek out moments to step aside and guide, rather than lead, we can rediscover joy in parenting and reclaim the beauty of the journey for ourselves and our children.
Blanning\'s insights, built on experiences with her students, children, and grandchildren, offer profound reassurance.
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We listen to schedules, personal uncertainties, and worldly anxieties.
We may fear to lose our way or slow down.
As we lead our children along the path, we may become reluctant to step aside.
In this series of simply stated articles, she offers practical and enjoyable ways to approach parenthood with courage and a sense of freedom.
Walking with Our Children: The Parent as Companion and Guide compiles seven years of parenting wisdom by veteran early childhood educator Nancy Blanning
