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The Making of a Life™ by Gail Conway

The Wind and the Sun An Aesop Fable February 28th, 2014

The wind and the sun argued one day over which one was the stronger. Spotting a man traveling on the road, they sported a challenge to see which one could remove the coat from the man’s back the quickest.
The wind began. He blew strong gusts of air, so strong that the man could barely walk [...]

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Fathers and mothers know best (part 1 of 2) June 17th, 2013

Whether a parent, professional or advocate, you need to be asking about the research and quality behind the ratings of your Quality Rating System. In a couple of short weeks, the State Agencies will finally reveal the details of the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) for Illinois…
In a couple of short weeks, the State [...]

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All we want to know is, are we doing it right? April 26th, 2013

Is there a moment in time when we feel that all our love and well-intentioned efforts make a difference in making a life? Early childhood is a complicated time and all we want to know is, are we doing it right? Hard to know, and oh, boy, is it hard to wait 15 years, 20 [...]

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