What questions should I be asking you?

Parents, teachers, and administrators are still asking the question that a young mother asked me over 20 years ago. “I have to go back to work,” she said as she interviewed me over the telephone. “I don’t even know what questions I should be asking you!” That young mother broke down in tears as the full importance of her responsibility hit home. For those of us in the field, the impact may not be as personal, but the responsibility is every bit as great. Stepping in Wet Cement is a guidebook. It tells parents and practitioners what is important for young children, why those things are important, and what parents can do at home to maximize their child’s learning potential.

Susan Laurita, founder of Stillpointe Early Education Services, LLC, has a BA in Early Childhood Education and an MS in Family Support. She is also currently teaching for Rio Salado College in Tempe, AZ, and is a frequent speaker at early childhood events on a local and regional level. This is her second book. Susan lives in Buckeye, AZ with Larry, her husband of 41 years. They have 2 daughters. Andrea is the featured photographer in this book. Amanda is a senior at Eastern Washington University, finishing up a double major in athletic training and exercise science. If you have questions or comments about your life with young children, Susan would love to hear from you! You can contact her at Stillpointe@cox.net.