Books do indeed build brains and at the same time establish relationships that are meaningful, relationships that strive to be safe, stable and nurturing.
SSNRs
Orphans no more
All of our children (“the Princes and Princesses of Maine, the Kings and Queens of New England’) should have a status that recognizes their unique circumstances and seeks to enhance every step along their development journey.
Relate – Rupture – Repair; Repeat
We should always be prepared to Relate (while regulated) – (deal with the inevitable) Rupture – (actively) Repair.
Love and Gardening
Gardening provides for the beauty around us. Gardening is nurturing nature, just like we should be nurturing each other.
I Believe
Thinking developmentally is crucial for the care of children in the 21st century and beyond. We now have excellent science that can guide us to help build healthy children, nurturing families and communities that care.
Change is a parenting constant – Part III
Change will “attempt” to affect transitions but our preparedness for change can bolster our strengths and minimize our weaknesses.