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This is a story that I read a few years ago, for the first time, to a group of children in my head start classroom. After reading it through alone first, it really touched my heart. Often times parents, grandparents, teachers, caregivers, and even with ourselves, we want to compare one another and even “rush” children or ourselves to learn a new skill, so we can be like others. And as Leo’s mother explains, it will happen when we least expect it and in its own time. I want to be that parent and teacher that can accept our children for where they are in their development and give them that time that they so desperately need in our fast paced world.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great book “Leo the late bloomer” is. It’s about growing up and accepting yourself the way you are. Mastering new skills when we are ready and processing and feelings involved. How one parent is concerned and the other is not, is also a good representation of parenting styles, sometimes within the same family.
ReplyDeleteThis book also shows teaches us that the process of development, although universal, it is also individual. It may occur in predictable patters but includes a large number of skills and competencies, and it could be influence by many factors.
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ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a really good book. This was a good choice. After reading your post for this week I had a moment to reflect.I am one of those who gets caught up in the 'now, now' moments of this fast pacing world.I would love to get my hands on that book.
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