This series of interactive sessions presents intellectual and experiential opportunities, for you to deepen your understanding of empathy, as a way of behaving and communicating with our children. The content of the material presented is primarily inspired by Nonviolent Communication which is … [Read more...]
FREE Online Introduction to empathy matters for our children
During this FREE webinar session, we will consider the impact of empathy on the wellbeing of young children. I will share something about the educational approaches that have influenced my work and let you know about the forthcoming Early year's empathy matters webinar online training. There … [Read more...]
Sowing seeds of mindfulness through education
I was initiated into mindfulness from a young age by my parents who meditated every day. Dropping into stillness in our family was as normal as speaking, listening to music, singing and dancing. On Sundays, my younger brother and I attended the children's Philosophy School. We practised … [Read more...]
Education tour Sweden- freedom and responsibility
This year's education tour to Sweden is complete. We had a wonderful time seeing old friends and making new acquaintances. We share our culture, our humanness and our passion for pre-school education for young children. I met my friend and colleague, Annika Sparrdal Mantilla 6 years ago. We both … [Read more...]