I'm a retired Early Childhood Education professor, intergenerational pioneer, and grandparenting specialist. I have taught from preschool through college. My wide experience in child development and parent-school-community issues has helped me understand the challenges of parenting in today's society.
Why am I so passionate about parents setting up GrandFriendships? I have great hopes that today's educated parents can help our society return to the "village" concept through GrandFriendships. I want my grandchildren and great-grandchildren to grow up in warm connected neighborhoods.
Experience: Helene Block Fields, M.Ed is a Professor Emeritus at Oakton Community College in DesPlaines IL and graduate of the Erikson Institute. She has received many honors, including a national intergenerational award from Generations United, Washington DC. Her video, "Gentle Connections", continues to be used by educators after more than two decades. She led monthly grandparent support/discussion groups for ten years.
Email address: helene@grandfriendships.com