Category: Things Children Teach Us

The Possibility of Something Really Important Happening

Posted by Susan Caruso | Respect for the Individual, Teaching, Things Children Teach Us

It’s always there– A tiny spark, and a space opens up. The idea bubbles, it gains momentum and cracks wide open.

Recipe for Peace

Posted by Jonathan Iris-Wilbanks, AMFT, CCLS | Learning Within Community, Peace, Things Children Teach Us

I know peace. I see, hear, and feel it whenever I’m around young children. I am constantly...

Adjusting expectations

Posted by Victoria Green | Learning Through Experience, Things Children Teach Us

One of my challenges as a parent (and a person who resists change) is to recognize and adjust to...

Monkey on a satellite

Posted by Jess Hirshfield | Perspective, Respect for the Individual, Things Children Teach Us

I’m leaving for vacation this afternoon, and I’m (of course, as always) bringing my camera. One of...

Patience is a virtue… understanding is a challenge

Posted by Susan Caruso | Communication, Learning Within Community, Things Children Teach Us

How does frozen yogurt, a present from a friend and something sticky add up to better...

Patience is a virtue…

Posted by Jonathan Iris-Wilbanks, AMFT, CCLS | Communication, Learning Within Community, Things Children Teach Us

Above and beyond, the most common thing people say when I tell them I work with small children is,...