Oct 26, 2021
Tom asks us to think about the clenched fist raised in non-fighting situations. What feelings does it express and what feelings does it evoke? Does it help children regulate? The group enjoys a wide-ranging and speculative conversation about the significance of fist pumping for children and in our culture.
Oct 19, 2021
Mike reminds us of the useful metaphor of serve and return. Children initiate interaction--verbally and non-verbally--in the hopes that we will reciprocate. Joey shares a recent example of returning a child's serve. Tom admires the complexity of it all. Ross cautions us not to miss the moments when children are...
Oct 5, 2021
What constitutes a playmate? Tom's been wondering about this since a recent trip to the ocean where his grandchildren played tag with waves. The discussion reminds us of other reliable playmates such as puddles, streams, and sticks. Ross points out that these playmates can meet children's seemingly insatiable need...