December 06, 2011
You are a magnificent being
One of my dearest friends recently sent a gaggle of her most treasured women friends the following note:
My fourteen year old is participating in a workshop for young women. On the last day they will be sharing messages from women in their lives speaking about what they wished they were told at that age. I would love it if you would write a short note/email for this occasion?
I did not hesitate because I adore this young woman with all my heart. And I share it here because its message should be felt by all. Mothers, daughters, fathers, sons. You ALL are magnificent beings…
November 10, 2011
40 ways to help babies and children thrive
Three and a half years ago I saw my first TED talk. The speaker, a woman named Jill Bolte Taylor, was a Harvard neuroscientist who had suffered a stroke. I was blown away by her presentation for several reasons, but mainly because, without doing so directly, she was doing a great job of explaining what I imagine it is like to be a baby.
November 01, 2011
Being with the littlest Ones
Babies are people. From the beginning. They are BIG BEINGS – conscious, aware, full, sensing, knowing, being, ALL HERE, whole people – in little bodies. And their little bodies cannot do all of the things that we can do. YET. In a very very very short amount of time (relatively speaking) they will be able to do those things.
So what do tiny new humans need from us in the beginning?
October 27, 2011
Geobeats Video 2: Diaper Changing Tips
Tips to help you with diaper changing, from babyhood to toddlerhood.
The second of five videos in an expert series by Geobeats.
Check it out right here.
