So, what gives me the right to tell you about parenting? I will be the first one to tell you that I do not have that right. I believe you are the best expert when it comes to parenting your child. That being said, I have a lot of experience and education and I want to share my passion with others.
I want to help you become the best expert you can be. I could tell you my life story. I could list all of my qualifications. I could tell you about all of my job experiences. But where is the fun in that? The experiences, education, qualifications, and life story would be very long. I am not interested in writing a novel and I am sure you are not interested in reading one. Besides, I have seen qualified, experienced people working in the wrong field. You do not want to know how many teachers are working in classrooms right now, but hate children. I have seen too many people say they have 10 or more years experience in childcare, but act like it is their first interaction with a child. The point is, I am here for the children, not to tell you my life story.
If you really want to know, I will give you a quick summary. Feel free to skip this paragraph if you are uninterested.
I have a masters degree in early childhood education. I have taught in public and private schools. I have taught general education and special education. I have taught the rich and famous, and I have taught the inner city students. I have taught gymnastics, swimming, and cheerleading. I have worked in childcare both in the classroom and as the director. I have run programs for museums, tutoring companies, and churches. I have been part of a federal research grant, where I evaluated childcare centers throughout an entire state. I have volunteered with foster children. I am a mother to two beautiful children. I will one day be a mother to at least four more children, and while they will be born from another woman, they will be loved equally. Most importantly, I am passionate about helping children, parents and our future. Children have always flocked to me, too. I understand children. Most of the time, at least. I am not perfect, nor do I want to be. I do want to help, though. I hope to help you become the best parent that your child needs.
When I was very little, maybe in fifth or sixth grade, I wrote a story. It was meant to be a mystery, and I was so proud of myself. I was devastated when the "who done it" part was figured out with the first paragraph by the first person who read my story. Why do I tell you about this? Because the twist in the story was that the sister was really the mother. I thought I had been so clever in my clues, because the "sister" in the story acted just like I acted with my baby sister. The "sister" said things I said to my baby sister, and acted like I acted to my baby sister. It was the first time I realized that not everyone is as passionate about children as I.
I recently went to a pool party. I had a great time at the party, and did not think anything out of the ordinary. I was later informed that the other parents at the pool party realized they had not been pestered for some time and began checking on their children. My husband told them that the children were all with me and my children. He laughed, because that is where the children can always be found.
I have so many stories about children, the funny things they say, the things I have done to help them. Let's just leave it at:
I am KID WHYS. I love helping children; I love learning from children; I hope I can help pass on my passion to you.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
