Quotes from John Bowlby and Louise-Derman Sparks

Quotes from John Bowlby:''

‘’Just as children are absolutely dependent on their parents for sustenance, so in all but the most primitive communities, are parents, especially mothers, dependent on greater society for economic provision.  If a community values its children it must cherish their parents’’ (Bowlby, 1951, p. 84).

 Quotes from Louise-Derman Sparks:

''Childrem are not succeding because they are not given the tools they need not because they don't have the intelligence.''

''The passion was that all children were taught in an environment that truly nurtured their ability to develop and grow.''

Reference:

Bowlby, J. (1951). Maternal care and mental health. World Health Organization Monograph. (serial No. 2)

 

Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009). The Passion for Early Childhood. Baltimore: Author

Personal Childhood Web

My mother, Trina Hall, and my cousin, Arnold ''Buddy'' Allen were the most influential in my childhood. My mother was a single parent when she was raising me and my brother. She worked as many jobs as necessary to provide me and my brother with a quality education, opportunities to participate in social activities, and a home in a safe tight knit community. My mother was influential in my childhood by enrolling me various outside activities like Girl Scouts of America and participation in a competitive softball league. She cared and nurtured me by showing me physical affection, words of praise, and a safe environment where I could thrive. My mother made me feel special by supporting me in all endeavors I choose to pursue. She continues to impact my life by the hard work ethic she instilled in me to be a contributing provider in my family. My cousin, Buddy, was my protector when I was a child. He always made sure I was safe when we would leave adult supervision. He even would not let me go to certain location because ''I was too little'' (my cousin was only three years older than me LOL). My cousin influenced my childhood by making me feel like I was unstoppable and capable of anything I could ever want. He cared and nurtured me by providing a shoulder for me to cry on when I wanted to be a ''big girl'', but wasn't quite there yet. My cousin made me feel special during my childhood by sticking up for me regardless of the circumstances. Buddy has influenced my life by teaching that family takes care of each other even when times are hard.

My Early Childhood Photograph

Trinese 1 year old photograph

Favorite Children's Book

My favorite children's book is Spoon written and illustrated by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Scott Magoon.  The story gives the perspective of a spoon and his personal feelings about himself in comparison to a fork, knife, and chopsticks.  Spoon feels that the other utensils are better than him because they can do things that he can not do.  For example, a knife can cut, but he cannot.  Spoon's mother throughout the story reassures him how special he is for just being a spoon as well as informs him that other utensils are jealous of him being a spoon because he can be used to eat soup or cereal.  I love this book because all children are unique and are put here on Earth to serve a special purpose unbeknownst to them.  In addition, this story allows me to open up conversation with children about similarities and differences in people, places, and things in such a way that they better understand that we all are different in our own way and we are loved for being who we are.

Early Childhood Education Quotes

"In early childhood you may lay the foundation of poverty or riches, industry of idleness, good or evil, by the habits to which you train your children. Teach them right habits then, and their future life is safe.” - Lydia Sigourney

"If you're going to equalize the academic playing field, you've got to get the kids in early childhood programs." - Paul Vallas

"We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today." - Stacia Tausche

"The events of childhood do not pass but repeat themselves like seasons of the year." - Eleanor Farjeon