Strengths, not failings

OK, I didnt' like that last blog entry.  I try to "cultivate what uplifts" (Shambhala) and I violated that code last time. so here is a new commitment to bring out the STRENGTHS and beauty of our work with children and families!

I am working through the self study that will certify me as a parent educator for The Happiest BAby on the Block.  This system has been developed by Dr. Harvey Karp, who is revolutionizing our ideas about newborns and what we can do to calm their crying.  His methods go far beyond calming a crying baby, however!  The "Five S" approach has been shown to reduce post partum depression, marital discord, and shaken baby syndrome!
Happy New Year, Dr. Karp, and I look forward to shining light on your methods for parents across the state of Iowa!!

Kidsderservethebest

So this isn't the first time my daughter has inspired me to try something new!  (ballet class at 40, flying off to Taiwan by myself, etc.)...and this time it's a blog.  Because my passion is kids.  Kids whose families have strengths they haven't discovered yet, kids who will succeed in school because their folks understand how to nurture and develop their fabulous potential!!