November 17, 2006 3:26 PM
See the world through children's eyes
I've always thought that the first step to learning to be a good mom to your kids is to see the world through their eyes. Many readers of my books and/or blog (like here) have heard me refer to a big chair that always reminds me of what the world is like for children.
When I lived in San Francisco, the big chair I referred to was at the Exploratorium. And lo and behold, even after I moved 3000 miles I had a big chair practically in my backyard - over the mountain halfway between me and my grandchildren.
Now, since my next two books will have pictures, I have the opportunity to use a photo to describe what I'm saying - and we all know that a picture can say a thousand words:
Picture by Maddy at Nall's Produce Stand, Clarke County, Virginia.
Posted in Montessori, Mothering, Preschoolers, Toddlers | Permalink
Comments
I KNOW THIS CHAIR....It's right down the road from me. I wanna know how you got up there!!
:)
I still owe you a Mocha Frappucino someday!
Posted by: suzanne | November 19, 2006 9:29 PM
There's a "Big Chair" similar to this in Alton, Illinois. It's a replica of one where Robert Wadlow (World's Tallest Man) sat. It's amazing to see how small a grown person can feel in such an enormous chair!
Thanks Barbara!
Posted by: Julie P | November 20, 2006 9:06 AM
You look amazing! (And young!)
Posted by: Mel | November 20, 2006 5:36 PM
