Simple Rule #10: ExploratoryNichole Parks, LFC Executive Director, offers a summer invitation on Simple Rule #10: Exploratory -Jul 2, 2024Jul 2, 2024
Simple Rule #9: MeaningfulThis May, LFC hosted a National Conversation for our Humanity First community about the ninth of our 11 Simple Rules to Create Thriving…May 29, 2024May 29, 2024
Simple Rule #8: RespectfulThis blog was written by Julia Connolly, a member of LFC’s team.May 1, 2024May 1, 2024
Simple Rule #7: OrganizedThis March, LFC hosted a National Conversation for our Humanity First community about the seventh of the 11 Simple Rules to Create Thriving…Mar 27, 2024Mar 27, 2024
Simple Rule #6: CalmIn our episode of The Leading for Children Podcast this month, we were joined by two wonderful guests, Joelle Wheatley, a member of LFC’s…Mar 1, 2024Mar 1, 2024
Simple Rule #5: SafeBreathe deeply, ground yourself, and tune into the space you’re in right now.Jan 31, 2024Jan 31, 2024
Leading from Strength: Centering the Voices and Experiences of Women of ColorBy Nichole Parks, LFC Deputy Executive DirectorDec 20, 2023Dec 20, 2023
Simple Rule #4: Two-WayThink about a time you really enjoyed a two-way conversation. Perhaps it was with a friend. Maybe with a family member. Two-way means…Nov 30, 2023Nov 30, 2023
Simple Rule #3: TrustingTrusting relationships and interactions are safe and comfortable, and you each know you’re there to support the other. Trust develops in…Oct 26, 2023Oct 26, 2023
Simple Rule #2: OpenWhat does it mean to you to be open in your relationships and interactions? We believe that when we’re open, we’re willing to learn, adapt…Oct 5, 2023Oct 5, 2023
Simple Rule #1: HonestThere’s power in honesty. Honesty can strengthen or undermine relationships and interactions. How we choose to be and use honesty makes the…Sep 1, 2023Sep 1, 2023
Putting Humanity FirstWhat does it mean to put humanity first? We, Nichole and Judy, are striving to practice this day by day. In our most recent podcast…Jul 27, 2023Jul 27, 2023
Commitment: An Invitation to New PossibilitiesWhat does commitment mean to you?Jul 10, 2023Jul 10, 2023
Modeling Transformative Relationships in AlabamaWhat is the best of humanity you’d like to instill in children? Would you agree that it’s the relationships we build and the kindness…Nov 4, 2022Nov 4, 2022
Intentional Listening Builds CommunityWe’re always surrounded by stories — those we readily tell about ourselves and those we keep below the surface. There are the stories we…Sep 29, 20221Sep 29, 20221
Setting Intentions to Build CommunityWe know that children thrive in communities that thrive. Life in community is central to our shared humanity. It’s how we listen to each…Sep 1, 2022Sep 1, 2022
Creating Thriving Communities: A Story from HawaiiAcross the islands of Hawaii, the Tūtū and Me Traveling Preschool (a program of the Partners in Development Foundation) supports both young…Aug 11, 2022Aug 11, 2022
Intention, Action, and ImpactBuilding Adults’ Self-Empowerment in Early LearningMay 26, 2022May 26, 2022
Creating Time and Space for Equitable ConversationsThis month at Leading for Children, we’ve been exploring the LFC Facilitation Method. Our method promotes equity through two key…Mar 28, 2022Mar 28, 2022