This newly published book, Parenting Through the Seasons—A companion for Self-Discovery and Daily Life with Children, is a delightful read. It is part memoir and part suggestions for parenting in ways that work for parents and children. In addition, Parenting through the Seasons gently invites one to “self-growth,” a needed orientation the whole world is longing for. There is
something in it for most everyone—teacher, parent, grandparent, caregiver, in fact, all human beings whatever hats they wear.
The book flows out of Sherry’s 50 years as a Waldorf Early Childhood Educator and 25 years of involvement with Nonviolent Communication which includes an IIT, Bay NVC Leadership Training, Mediation Training as well as other workshops and trainings. In addition, Sherry served as an assistant
for 8 years at the New York NVC Intensive. She has found Nonviolent Communication to be supportive in her work with children, colleagues, family members, and in her personal life.
The content speaks to living in the real life of parenting young children with all the practical tasks that must be done daily—meals, cleaning, laundry, bathing, bedtime, etc.—that cannot be ignored. How to manage and keep one’s balance?
The author shares sensible, practical, generous parenting tips to help families navigate their way.
Then once you dive into the book you will find that Sherry has woven into the articles content from her striving to live out of the ideals of NVC consciousness. Sometimes it is subtle and sometimes it is obvious. In either case NVC consciousness has added an important element to the book and to Sherry’s career as a
Waldorf Educator. Indeed, through the years she has discovered there is an amazing resonance between Waldorf Education and the principles of Nonviolent Communication.
This delightful book is like a sweet, warming, rich hot chocolate with whipped cream to soothe and delight at the end of the day. Enjoy!
