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 You Are Your Child's First Teacher :: 0890879672
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Author: Guest
This is the first Steiner influenced book I have read and since I am a new parent and most of the info in here is aimed at small children, this was a good jumping off point for me. There were a few things in this book that bothered me, though, it may not be the author, it may be some of the ideas in this particular philosophy, I'm not sure yet. One was in her section on gifted children, she recommends holding back "precocious" children....that really bothered me. If a child wants to learn, by all means let them...that seems more like respecting the spirit of the child than trying to squelch their passions. The other thing was the constant reverance to which she spoke of Steiner. He is a smart guy and all, but, come on, he's not Jesus. That in particular leaves me with a cult like feeling about the whole movement.
The best thing about the book, though, and what makes it a good starting point for newbies, is at the end of each chapter she has a list of resources, mostly more books to read on the subject in the chapter and most of the time, she is clear about which ones are Steiner influence and which are not. It, also, is really easy to read (unlike the actual writings of Steiner) and most of the information is really practical. If you're interested in the Steiner movement, particularly if your children are still small, this is a really good book for you. If you are just looking for a parenting book, this may or may not be a good book for you....read into the Waldorf/Steiner ideas first before you decide.
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Author: Guest
As a first time parent I bombarded myself with books about child raising and child develpment but this is the one to which I return to over and over again. It matters not that this book is aligned with Steiner principles, the information contained within its pages is timeless, and stirs a forgotten knowledge that can be found within all of us if we only take the time to look. In a consumer driven material world where we are bombarded with ten million ways in which to bring up our children, it is both refreshing and mellowing to find a book that gives power back to parents. Everything we need to know about raising happy, well adjusted, self-loving children is within us already. This book just helps to bring it into our conscious minds. If every new parent were given a copy of this book and put this forgotten knowledge into practice, what a wonderful childhood our next generation could enjoy.
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Author: Guest
I haven't read a ton of books on child development. I have a nine month old. I check Dr. Sears' Baby Book every once in a while. Surprisingly, I felt like this book had very little to teach me. Most of it I had heard before or seemed like it was just common sense. The references at the end of each chapter seemed slightly out of date and far from comprehensive. I only read the beginning as my child is not yet a toddler. Maybe it gets better. But for babies it felt like a waste of money.
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Author: Guest
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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Author: Guest
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.
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