One of the great gifts children share with adults is the ability to see simple things with fresh wonder. The space to slow down, step back and NOTICE precedes revolutionary thinking. Though children practice intense observation naturally, parents often rush them past the proverbial “flowers.” For example, while I am frying up grilled cheese, cleaning [...]
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Slowing Down to Notice the Snow Melt
Posted in Bruno Bettleheim, Co-telling, Listening, Nature, Parenting, slow parenting, Story Starter, Storytelling, Winter on February 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
