by Erin | Sep 15, 2017 | advocacy, anxiety, empathetic response, feelings, power dynamics, safe spaces, self-awareness, self-connection, traditional school
Last night was a beautiful summer evening, so my family and I stayed out enjoying it well after dark. I had the baby and she wanted to look at the blinking lights in the shop windows. Those bright blinking lights are so appealing to babies. There were some loud people...
by Erin | Aug 14, 2017 | child-lead, connection, empathetic response, feelings, meeting needs, safe spaces, trust
The first day of camp can be intense for parents, kids, and facilitators. On the first day of camp, more than any other day, facilitators have to be prepared to just go with the flow and slow the pace so they can effectively create a safe space for kids. Ultimately,...
by Erin | Jan 31, 2017 | attachment, connection, empathetic response, meeting needs, safe spaces
Parenting has been such a transformative experience for me. My kids are constantly teaching me what it means to be human. One of the nicest things about being a family with three kids is watching my older two children interact with the baby. Every time the baby cries...
by Erin | Jan 14, 2017 | empathetic response, feelings, meeting needs, nonviolent communication, self care
My kids have been erupting into physical fights a lot this past week and I just can’t stand it. This is a picture of the cause of most of their fights this week. That’s right, it’s a pinwheel, bought at a big box store for $1.99. Pinwheels are awesome and...
by Erin | Aug 31, 2016 | connection, diversity, empathetic response, inspiration
Since my 5000 km move across the country from Ontario to British Columbia, I have experienced a significant amount of turbulence as we attempt to lay down fresh roots so far away from all that we know and love. There have been times where I have literally cried out as...
