RECOMMENDED READING

Early childhood parenting

Childhood parenting, adolescence, media

Craft and festival resources

Nutrition

Books on Waldorf/ Steiner Education

Links

EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENTING

You Are Your Child's First Teacher. by Rahima Dancy Baldwin

A guide full of insights and suggestions about receiving a newborn, fostering healthy early childhood development, the importance of play, bringing rhythm into the day, and fostering healthy parenting values, based on Rudolf Steiner’s insights.

Guide to Child Health. by Michaela Glöckler MD and Wolfgang Goebel MD

A must-have medical and general health guide that touches on numerous childhood illnesses and treatments, vaccination, care of newborns, nutrition, foundations for healthy development, education and parenting therapy.

The Incarnating Child. by Joan Saulter

A good introduction to Rudolf Steiner's indications and insights about birth, babies and young children, motherhood, as well as a thorough guide for caring for the child, nutrition, the senses, development and play from a spiritual perspective.

Beyond the Rainbow Bridge: Nurturing our children from birth to seven. by Barbera J. Patterson and Pamela Bradley

A wonderful little gem of a book written by a long time Waldorf Kindergarten teacher. Includes stories and crafts.

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.

Heaven on Earth: A Handbook for Parents of Young Children

by Sharifa Oppenheimer

Bridges theoretical understanding of child development with practical ideas, resources, and tips that can transform family life. Through art, storytelling, and the festival celebrations, this book is a guide to build a "family culture" based on the guiding principle of love.

Magical Motherhood. by Brenda Hammond

A series of letters written in an intimate, conversational style from a mother-in-law to her daughter-in-law about becoming a mother, from the point of view of mind, body and spirit.

When a Child is Born by Wilhelm zur Linden M.D.

The classic guide to physical, mental, and spiritual health for mother and baby during pregnancy and childrearing. The book takes one step-by-step through the birth and nursing processes and provides advice for treating common childhood ailments and for instilling good habits in toddlers. Based on Rudolph Steiner's work.

Conception, Birth and Early Childhood. by Norbert Glas M.D.- out of print, but you may find it used online

Another classic that discusses parenting issues and brings awareness to conception, birth and early childhood from a perspective based in Steiner's work.

Children at Play by Heidi Britz-Crecelius

An exploration of various aspects of play in different stages of childhood with recommendations of games, toys, supplies and materials to use, from the perspective of Waldorf education.

Making a Home by Shannon Honeybloom

In describing her home and family life, Shannon Honeybloom shows how we can make a house into a real home as she shares her own efforts, hopes, and lessons in making a safe and healthy home that provides warmth and intimacy for the whole family.

WELCOME ABOUT PRE-CONCEPTION PREGNANCY PREPARING FOR BIRTH BIRTH THE FIRST MONTHS

CLOTHING AND CARE FOR THE BABY THE FIRST YEAR FROM ONE TO THREE RECOMMENDED READING, LINKS ARTICLES

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