RECOMMENDED READING

 

Early childhood parenting


Childhood parenting, adolescence, media


Craft and festival resources


Nutrition


Books on Waldorf/ Steiner Education


Links



 

CHILDHOOD PARENTING, ADOLESCENCE, MEDIA


Phases of Childhood by Bernard Lievegoed

A physician’s description of the child in phases of seven years; physical development, phychological development and a practical application of these insights allowing a method of education in harmony with the stages of development.


Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne

“Using the extraordinary power of love to raise calmer, happier and more secure kids.” A very important book, full of concrete suggestions that bring as much good to parents as they do to children. See Links for more info.


The Hurried Child: Growing Up Too Fast Too Soon. by David Elkind Ph.D.

A look at the effects of pushing children to grow up too fast, at what young generations are exposed to, and at the long-lasting implications and consequences of missing out on childhood.

 

Hold on to Your Kids: Why Parents Matter. by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté

"Helping the most important people in a child's life make a positive and lasting difference" An insightful understanding of the problems of peer-orientation culture in older children and adolescents, and how to guide them and ourselves as parents through those years in a healing way.

 

The Plug-in Drug by Marie Winn

A compelling look at television's impact on children and the family that address the new media landscape, including: computers, video games, the VCR, the V-Chip and other control devices, TV for babies, television and physical health.

 

Alternatives to TV Handbook by Marie McClendon

The "Alternatives to TV Handbook" is a delightful handbook for 21st Century parents, grandparents, libraries, waiting rooms, or any caregivers/nannies that contains engaging activities for children ages 1-12.

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