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Title: You Are Your Child's 1st Teacher by Rahima Baldwin ISBN: 0-89087-519-7 Publisher: Celestial Arts Pub. Date: 01 June, 1989 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.57 (14 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: The Book That Changed My Life
Comment: This is the book that not only profoundly changed my parenting style, but led to a career change and major lifestyle change for my family. This was the book that introduced me to Waldorf education and led me to pursue Waldorf teacher training. As a result of this introduction, my husband and I were led to re-evaluate our values and our lifestyle, and we ultimately made the transition from a fast-paced life in the show-business world of Los Angeles, to a quiet life living on a small farm in rural Maine. As a Waldorf early childhood teacher, I have recommended this book to countless families as an introduction to Waldorf education. I always give it as a gift to friends and family with new babies. It is the book I wish I'd had before the birth of my first child. I don't expect most families would experience such a dramatic lifestyle change as a result of this book as ours did, but it may help you relax into your role as a parent, realize that less is indeed more, and make your journey as a parent more meaningful and satisfying.
Rating: 4
Summary: A gentle approach to parenting
Comment: The title of this book is a little misleading if you are expecting (as I was) to learn about ways to develop your child's intellect and communication skills. Rather, the author takes a broader approach, that you are your child's teacher in all matters of life. Moreover, you best serve your child not by trying to "instruct" them but by giving them the space to develop in their own time and manner, without undue influence from other sources.
As a full-time mother, I found a lot that was thought provoking in this book. It is quite repetitive and tends to feel like a promotion for Rudolph Steiner schooling. At times I found this a bit much. However it is nice to find a book that says that you are doing a good job just by being there for your child. I was also intrigued by the idea that I should be doing less, not more for my son. That children need space to do their own thing and to observe what you do as an adult more than they need you crawling round on the floor with them or taking them to gymbaroo classes.
I take from this book a few ideas of things to try and the reassurance that there are some things that I don't need to worry about. I am sure that I will read it again as my son gets older. It is a very readable book and one that I would recommend to any thoughtful parent.
Rating: 5
Summary: My Children are the Proof
Comment: Just a quick note to say that I raised both of my children on the principles that this book puts forth--and they work! I have two amazing daughters--age 21 and age 17 and I couldn't be happier with the way they have turned out. The teen years were relatively sane--they are both top students, happy, outgoing, interesting, intelligent, passionate, hard-working and wonderful human beings. Their souls shine through--and everyone who meets them loves them. My eldest is a student in one of the top art schools in the US and doing well, despite the fact that most of the students are considerably older than her and that she works full-time (she loves working and earning money!). She is an avid gardener, cook and loves her pets and her tank-fulls of colorful fish. She has lots of friends and even manages a rock band! Although my role is now pretty much complete, I see her self-educating constantly. My youngest spread her wings and flew early--a top student in one of the best boarding schools in the world. In addition to getting an excellent academic, arts and sports education, she is dog-sledding, white-water canoeing, tall-ship sailing and traveling the world (next stop Barbados and then over Christmas building a science lab for the Masai tribe in Kenya). Both girls live life to the fullest and to their own full potential and I couldn't be happier!! Looking for the keys? Read this book. My best, Nancy in Pasadena. http://kino-team.com
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Title: Children at Play: Using Waldorf Principles to Foster Childhood Development by Heidi Britz-Crecelius ISBN: 0892816295 Publisher: Inner Traditions Intl Ltd Pub. Date: April, 1996 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: Beyond the Rainbow Bridge : Nurturing our children from birth to seven by Barbara J. Patterson, Pamela Bradley ISBN: 0964783231 Publisher: Michaelmas Pr Pub. Date: February, 2000 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Seven Times the Sun: Guiding Your Child Through the Rhythms of the Day by Shea Darian ISBN: 0967571308 Publisher: Gilead Pr Pub. Date: November, 1999 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Understanding Waldorf Education : Teaching from the Inside Out by Jack Petrash ISBN: 0876592469 Publisher: Gryphon House Pub. Date: 01 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Festivals, Family and Food by Large J., Diana Carey, Judy Large, Cornelie Morris ISBN: 095070623X Publisher: Hawthorn Pr (Hawthorn House) Pub. Date: December, 1996 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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