Month: March 2018

Misunderstanding Misbehavior

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Have you ever played Good Guy/Bad Guy with your child?

Have you ever asked them what makes the Good Guy good or the Bad Guy bad?

Their answer is usually:

“The Good Guy is good because they save people. They’re nice. The Bad Guy is bad because they steal/push/yell. They’re mean.”

In this simple game, the behavior of the person defines the character of the person — whether they are to be considered “good” or “bad.”

But have you ever told your child that the reason you (as Bad Guy) are stealing everyone’s jewelry is because you want to give it to your mommy? Continue reading →

Living Arrows

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Hi there, friends! This is a blog about children. Maybe you parent them or teach them or babysit them or just care about them. If so, then this blog is for you.

I’ve been working with children since I was barely thirteen years old. After many years, I learned that my passion for early childhood doesn’t revolve around me in the classroom. It’s about me giving you the tools you need to be the best parent/teacher/babysitter/aunt/uncle/grandparent/friend you can be.

You might be wondering about the name of this blog: Living Arrows. It comes from The Prophet written by Kahlil Gibran. A mentor of mine gifted it to me at my high school graduation and this excerpt has stayed with me ever since. Continue reading →