Walking with Our Children: The Parent as Companion and Guidecompiles seven years of parenting wisdom by veteran early childhoodeducator Nancy Blanning. In this series of simply stated articles, she offerspractical and enjoyable ways to approach parenthood with courage and asense of freedom. As we lead our children along the path, we may becomereluctant to step aside. We may fear to lose our way or slow down. We listento schedules, personal uncertainties, and worldly anxieties. Ms. Blanning'sinsights, built on experiences with her students, children, and grandchildren, offer profound reassurance. If we seek out moments to step aside and guide, rather than lead, we can rediscover joy in parenting and reclaim the beauty ofthe journey for ourselves and our children. Walking with Our Children: The Parent as Companion and Guide isthe perfect balm for young families, sharing Nancy Blanning's deep devotionto families, her perspective and capacity for careful observation as a Waldorfteacher, and her joyful wisdom as a mother and grandmother. Nancy Blanning has been on the faculty of the Denver Waldorf School inColorado since 1985, where her teaching experience includes 17 years as leadKindergarten teacher. Her writings and contributions to publications aboutearly childhood education include First Grade Readiness (WECAN 2009)and Movement Journeys and Circle Adventures Volumes 1 and 2 with LaurieClark. She is the editor of Gateways Newsletter.