On Seeing Children as “Cute”
January 26, 2012 - 2 CommentsWe should try to get out of the habit of seeing little children as cute. By this I mean that we should try to be more aware of what it is in children to which we respond and to tell […]
Five Reasons to Stop Saying “Good Job!”
January 11, 2012 - 7 CommentsHang out at a playground, visit a school, or show up at a child’s birthday party, and there’s one phrase you can count on hearing repeatedly: “Good job!” Even tiny infants are praised for smacking their hands together (“Good clapping!”). […]
Parenting Roles
February 24, 2011 - (0) commentsIn our own life experience, we have discovered this to be the ultimate truth. Life is not meant to be difficult, wrought with illness and pain, sorrow and suffering. Life is meant to be fruitful and joyous, in a word, […]
Still Walking The World In Wonder
February 13, 2011 - (0) commentsThese 18 years have gone by so quickly and I can now officially share that choosing the “Waldorf Way” was the best decision I ever made. It was, at times, difficult. Many times I felt isolated, alone… I was militant […]
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Five Reasons to Stop Saying "Good Job!"
I am a parent of Waldorf educated children and I found your post Inter
Five Reasons to Stop Saying "Good Job!"
Very interesting article and it seems to make sense. I would love to