Walking with Our Children: The Parent as Companion and Guide compiles seven years of parenting wisdom by veteran early childhood educator Nancy Blanning. In this series of simply stated articles, she offers practical and enjoyable ways to approach parenthood with courage and a sense of freedom. As we lead our children along the path, we may become reluctant to step aside. We may fear to lose our way or slow down. We listen to schedules, personal uncertainties, and worldly anxieties. Ms. Blanning’s insights, 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 of the journey for ourselves and our children. Walking with Our Children: The Parent as Companion and Guide is the perfect balm for young families, sharing Nancy Blanning’s deep devotion to families, her perspective and capacity for careful observation as a Waldorf teacher, and her joyful wisdom as a mother and grandmother.