I was completely taken with the book The Continuum Concept by Jean Liedloff. Her observations of child development and parenting in South American tribes challenged my thoughts on contemporary parenting and laid the foundation for my own family. After moving to the Bay Area 15 years ago, I saw her one day at a cafe. I approached her and thanked her for her book and life’s work and continued to meet with her.
Unfortunately, Jean died on March 15, 2011.
Its a long story, but I had Jean’s possessions strewn across my house these past couple days. Artifacts from her travels, her book in different languages, treasures from her life. I was tripping over them!
I am genuinely touched that I can be reminded of her influence on my work with a few common objects that I was gifted.
If you haven’t read The Continuum Concept. In Jean’s honor, please seek it out.
