I can't imagine my life as a parent without Lynn's guidance and Paidea Parent Nights. Before finding Paidea, I was never worried that Joe or Maggie would struggle to learn their ABCs or Colors or Numbers. I had full confidence in being able to teach my child the fundamentals about the world around them.
That said, nothing could shake my parental confidence more than an emotional scene with my passionate daughter or the guilt and self-doubt that came from many of my discipline tactics or decisions.
Lynn's guidance and partnership have literally changed the way I parent - for the better! Her focus on temperament and understanding what each child really needs to work through a situation has changed the atmosphere in our house during conflicts 180 degrees. She is so passionate about what she does and about advocating for the child to prepare them to advocate for themselves when they are older.
My favorite Paidea 'rave' story is when I was interviewing Lynn. I asked her why she didn't open more Paidea centers. She replied, "I have been asked to do this many times, but it wouldn't be possible because I could never truly know more than 100 children at one time nor could I understand the family dynamics of more than 100 families at a time." She went on to explain that her passion was working with children and their families for lasting positive outcomes and if she opened more centers and was relegated to an administrator, she could not have the direct impact that she felt was so vital.
I am literally thankful everyday for the decision to send my children to Paidea.