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Title: Beyond the Rainbow Bridge : Nurturing our children from birth to seven by Barbara J. Patterson, Pamela Bradley ISBN: 0-9647832-3-1 Publisher: Michaelmas Pr Pub. Date: February, 2000 Format: Paperback List Price(USD): $17.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (6 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A Very Good Book For Any Parent To Read....
Comment: ...whether you are into Waldorf education or not. I am not a Waldorf purist---meaning I do not send my children to a Waldorf school (I homeschool)or necessarily follow or believe in Rudolf Steiner's philosophy. Yet I have read several Waldorf books on caring for and educating children, because they are very wise as to what children really need. They DON'T need the media, malls, plastic toys, the latest styles in clothes, or a life of being pushed from this lesson to that club. What they DO need is plenty of peace and quiet (AT HOME!!), simplicity in all forms (in their toys, their life schedule, their food, etc.), and they need routine in their day, and they need to be loved and understood and treated like children, not mini adults. The author of this book is such a wonderfully calm woman...I wish she had been my own mother!! She really understands children and what they need. Her calm wisdom just flows from every page of this book. This is an easy book to read, a plus for any busy parent. She speaks of the importance of rhythm in the life of chidren, the importance of play , the importance of calmness, and she has a chapter on creative discipline. Our society is so crazy, it is so hard for adults to cope in this modern lifestyle; think of how much more difficult it can be for children.
A few things she talked about really stood out to me. One was how her one son could come down with a fever after a shopping trip to the mall, because it was too much for him to handle. We need to consider that children need to have QUIET lives! Another thing was that they had an 11 yr. old foster child live with them, and this child said that noone had ever read her a bedtime story. The author loved this child, but because she was ignored and unloved in her earlier years, it was never possible for her to really love or be loved. This brought out the importance of the early years in the life of a child, for they are truly the formative years of a person's character and personality. We cannot afford to ignore the years from birth to age 7. And the one thing that was so neat was that one mother asked the author to suggest what she could get for her preschool son, for the only thing she could think of was a video game. The author suggested a playstand, some cotton cloths, some baskets filled with clothespins, crystals, etc. The mother thought this was weird, but she did it. Well, was she ever surprised that her son LOVED these gifts, and spent all Christmas day playing happily with his sister!! We CAN be simple with our children, and because if it, they CAN be creative and happy. Do yourself and your children a favor and read this book. You'll be glad you did.
Rating: 5
Summary: Waldorf for Dummies......just kidding!!! But seriously.....
Comment: This is a goooood book. Very inspiring. Easy and quick to read. Well laid out, so I can go back and re-read stuff; like her great reading suggestions! I'm going to throw the word gentle in here. It's as if she's right there holding your hand and encouraging you....I mean me. Good, good, good.
Rating: 5
Summary: Should Be Mandatory Reading For All Parents
Comment: Finally, a parenting book that makes sense! In a gentle, easy, and non-threatening way this book teaches the importance of creative play, the necessity of daily routine, and the merits of creative discipline. The suggestions work and are easy to incorporate into any lifestyle. As the mother of a preschool child I found this book to be reassuring and comforting. Learning to use statements with the directive "You may" as in "You may put on your shoes now" produced immediate results -- as did limiting choices, which ultimately made everyone feel more secure.
This is a phenomenal book -- it belongs on every parents nightstand, on bookshelves in our schools, and as required reading for elementary educators. I recommend this book to expectant parents, parents with young children, and anyone who values and understands the importance of a nurturing environment for children.
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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: 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: You Are Your Child's 1st Teacher by Rahima Baldwin Dancy, Rahima Baldwin Dancy, Rahima Baldwin ISBN: 0890879672 Publisher: Celestial Arts Pub. Date: August, 2000 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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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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