Walking with Our Children: The Parent as Companion and Guide - Nancy Blanning

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n nWalking with Our Children: The Parent as Companion and Guiden ncompiles seven years of parenting wisdom by veteran early childhoodn neducator Nancy Blanning. In this series of simply stated articles, she offersn npractical and enjoyable ways to approach parenthood with courage and an nsense of freedom. As we lead our children along the path, we may becomen nreluctant to step aside. We may fear to lose our way or slow down. We listenn nto schedules, personal uncertainties, and worldly anxieties. Ms. Blanning'sn ninsights, built on experiences with her students, children, and grandchildren, n noffer profound reassurance. If we seek out moments to step aside and guide, n nrather than lead, we can rediscover joy in parenting and reclaim the beauty ofn nthe journey for ourselves and our children.n n n nWalking with Our Children: The Parent as Companion and Guide isn nthe perfect balm for young families, sharing Nancy Blanning's deep devotionn nto families, her perspective and capacity for careful observation as a Waldorfn nteacher, and her joyful wisdom as a mother and grandmother.n n n nNancy Blanning has been on the faculty of the Denver Waldorf School inn nColorado since 1985, where her teaching experience includes 17 years as leadn nKindergarten teacher. Her writings and contributions to publications aboutn nearly childhood education include First Grade Readiness (WECAN 2009)n nand Movement Journeys and Circle Adventures Volumes 1 and 2 with Laurien nClark. She is the editor of Gateways Newsletter.n