Welcome to MamaWize!  I’m Delila Olsson, a mother, writer, speaker and consultant in the areas of education, parenting and health.  I am also a Montessori educator with many years  experience working with children and mentoring parents and caregivers.

The initial inspiration for my blog came about during a recent late-night chat with a group of women friends, as we were sitting around doing what women naturally do… discussing our families, sharing resources, and brainstorming solutions. I believe it really does take a village to raise a child and to nagivate the inevitable pitfalls of modern living.

This blog will feature articles and discussions on relevant topics such as common parenting questions and practices, educational philosophies, the pillars of health at every age, and strategies for managing the stress of daily life.

This is a place for real conversations about parenting and life in general, and a place where many diverse voices will join in and share.  Thanks to Jen, Amy, Seana and Jeanne Mare for your encouragement to start blogging and to Dia, the wize mama who came up with the name!

What parenting topics are most important to you? Post a comment to join the conversation!

Welcome to our village.

Until next time,

~Delila