Words of Inspiration & Motivation

“When early childhood professionals resolvedifferences about best practices with parents in ways that discount diversity and impose the dominant culture, they tread on issues of equity andsocial justice. In my experience, professionals who have conflicts with parents often end all discussion by quoting policy, standards, regulations, or research. Not only is that way of cutting off communication a form of institutionalized oppression, but it harms children and their families.” – Janet Gonzalez-Mena

The moment I decided to follow instead 

of lead, I discovered the joys of becoming 

part of a small child’s world.

—Janet Gonzalez-Mena

"Every time you give a parent a sense of success or of empowerment, you're offering it to the baby indirectly. Because every time a parent looks at that baby and says 'Oh, you're so wonderful,' that baby just bursts with feeling good about themselves."
- T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School

"Parents don't make mistakes because they don't care, but because they care so deeply." - T. Berry Brazelton 

"We as professionals of an early childhood field have an opportunity to shape a child's life for the better, that's what makes me passionate." - Sandy Escobedo

"It's not all about you, you have to take your ego out of it and think what is best for this child." - Renatta Cooper


Children need models more than they                                            
need critics.
—Joseph Joubert,

French essayis

The question is not whether we can 

afford to invest in every child; it is whether 

we can afford not to.

—Marian Wright Edelman,

U.S. children’s rights activist

My Personal Childhood Web

Those five people would include:

·         Thelma

·         Arthur

·         Francois

·         Margaret

·         Alexandra

Thelma is my mother; she is kind, loving and a genuine person. She has nurtured me from the time I was in her womb; she has gone out of her way to provide the best she could for me to succeed in life. Despite how I may complain, she still continues to support and love me, and as a mother she still sees the need to be there for me a support. She has influenced my life to become educated and to be the best I can be.

Arthur is my father, we have an understanding, he makes me smile, he cares for others more than himself, he tries his best to provide for his family as well as he could. Usually girls are fond of their daddy, and I am no except to the rule, when I call he answers, when I need a ride he comes, if I need money and he has it he gives it and with very little fuss he does it. Knowing that I’m his number one princess makes me feel special.

Francois is my dearly beloved brother, we too have an understanding. He too cares, loves and probably wouldn't replace me with any other sister. We have each other’s back, even when someone else doesn't understand be sure that we understand, may not agree. He’s has showed me that I should just be me, and not to worry about what others might think. He just being my brother makes me feel special.

Margaret and Alexandra are both my aunts, they have been the only two aunts that live in Barbados with me, with whom I’m relatively close to. They have played a vital part in raising me; they would be the homes I go to when my parents have to go out otherwise. The ones to spoil me when necessary, always fun to be around. It’s the little things they instilled, like how to chew gum, mouth closed always. I cherish their purpose in my life, even now I as grow they still continue to play a role in my life and have an effect.

Family is my life, all those that know me know this. There are always there supporting, they may want a 

certain way of life for you, but despite mistakes, fall, get back up, my family will be there no matter what. 

That is how we live as a family, tell you the truth in love.  

All for the Children

A quote about children and their importance, according Matthew 19:14 "Jesus said, Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."

Children are important, and they too can make a social change.

The title of the book is "Joseph and His Coloured Coat". I love this story because as a child Joseph had dreams, and from young he was a leader despite his social interactions with his brothers he continued to stand on what he believed in. Joseph believed in God and the plans and purpose for His life. Each child has to have something to believe in, and must be able to believe in themselves and have self worth. Joseph was showed immense love from his father, and from that love he would have found self worth. Though everything didn't go as he thought it should as he grew up, he had a foundation to stand on. Children need a good foundation at the beginning of their lives, this may make or break a child. At the end of the story Joseph was able to make wise choices which benefited the society in which he lived in.

sMiLe :)

Just the Beginning

This is where it all starts for my journey, achieving my masters in Early Childhood Education, specialising in administration, management and leadership. Fortunately as a course requirement you have the opportunity of taking this journey with me via this blog. I can assure you that this will be a journey impossible to forget.

 sMiLe :)