Interesting interview in the G&M this morning with Penelope Leach, following up on her new book Child Care Today: Getting It Right for Everyone. I haven’t read the book, but I agree with what she’s saying in the interview.
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Bookish
Danielle's bookshelf: read
This was good, but not great. I enjoyed reading it, but I liked the set up and story far more than the denouement.
My least favourite of the Anne books so far. I could feel the boys' attention wandering as odd and quirky characters wandered in and out of the narrative. Any book with Anne Shirley in it is a wonderful story by default, though.
I liked this book, but I didn't love it. I couldn't warm up entirely to any of the characters, though the plot was interesting enough to be engaging. A good read, not a great one.
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I love Penelope Leach. My parenting-mentor friend gave me her book and it was my favorite guide to small child issues.
I have to say I also agree whole heartedly with what she says in the article. I am lucky, her ideal institutionalized day care centre describes my centre to a tee. Most of the staff have been there for 15+ years. Both my sons have had the same teachers (and they attended 4 years apart). They have one teacher assigned to a small number of kids, to provide more personalized care. It is such an amazing place. And every single day I thank goodness that I am able to place my child there. Especially when I hear about children being locked in basements, or day cares doubling as grow houses…