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In this video, I share reflections and practical insights from years of learning from other childhood leaders. Drawing from real experiences, she explores how young children understand time, possession, sharing, emotions, and relationships—and what adults can do to truly support them. This reflection offers guidance on respecting children’s perspectives, responding to conflict, modeling social skills, and creating environments where children can thrive. It’s an invitation to rethink common...

Here is the article published in 2008 about the changing nature of childhood, drawing from personal experiences while growing up in the 1950s and 1960s in Michigan. I reflect on how children today have fewer opportunities for unstructured play and exploration compared to previous generations, highlighting the importance of nature-based learning and the risks of over-scheduling children's lives. I emphasize the work of Richard Louv and his book "Last Child in the Woods," which addresses the...

Adults can show their approval for children in more significant ways than rewarding gold stars and happy faces. Esteem is conveyed when children are treated with respect and given meaningful choices. Read about it below in the article, Reading, Writing, & Narcissism by Lilian Katz.