Talks by Julian Sleigh, Anke Weihs, Susan Mechie, Hans Van der Stok, Michael Tapp, Hans Heinrich Engel and Karl König.

Highly readable, interesting and thorough book that will guide parents and teachers toward a deeper and more practical understanding of children, their developmental stages and how to create a pedagogy meets children where they are.

This book gatheres the extraordinary experiences of expectant monthers in relation to their unborn children, allowing the authors offer a comprehensive analysis that addresses difficult issues such as abortion and contraception, and the spiritual and scientific aspects of conception and birth. Read more....

A celebration of the ideas in Waldorf education that began more than seventy-five years ago—that teaching is an aesthetic and moral enterprise.

The guide for parents and teachers to help left-handed children succeed in a right-handed world.

From its inauguration in March 2000, the Lifeboat Read and Spell Scheme has proved a tremendous success in a wide range of mainstream, special needs, adult literacy and ESOL teaching.

A unique collection of phonic rhymes for precise practice in speaking and reading.

This comprehensive guide will help your child’s sleep habits. The effective, step-by-step method of Timed Settling is a unique, proven way of getting babies over six months old to sleep and to stay asleep all night.

Movement exercises for parents, teachers and therapists of children with difficulties in speaking, reading, writing and spelling.

Here is the perfect companion to Sharifa Oppenheimer's Heaven on Earth: A Handbook for Parents of Young Children, which answers the initial and most pressing questions of new parents of young children. Inevitably, a big decision arises: How and where should my child be educated?

The latest addition to Hawthorn Press’ popular Festivals series is a comprehensive, well-illustrated resource for exploring African-Caribbean festivals.

Parents and caregivers will find this an invaluable resource for activities that keep children happily occupied throughout the holiday season.

This book is for all those who ever wanted to make music but thought they couldn’t. You don’t have to be able to read music or follow a song sheet. Jabulani! gives you all the tools you need to feel confident about creating music and leading music activities.

More than twenty projects for anyone with basic knitting skills, even children and beginning knitters. Read more....

Detailed, step-by-step instructions and illustrations for making a range of lively, creative flower figures.

B>Set Free Childhood presents convincing research on how the TV “tunes out” the brain, relates why doctors and educators say “the later the better” for electronic media use and provides successful media coping strategies for families to prevent electronic addiction.

This easy-to-follow songbook and CD offers practical tips to help parents and teachers find their voices when singing to small children.

An easy-to-use songbook and CD offer practical help for enriching family life by singing together. Read more....

Every early childhood schoolteacher and all parents of young children need this one! You are encouraged to spin tales and become a confident storyteller. A great gift for the holidays.

Drawing on the educational ideas and philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, Goethe, and Schiller, this essential resource is for for all parents, teachers, and care givers who what to better understand the stages of childhood and how to respond to them. Read more....

Create soups, breads, and fruit dishes with children, while learning and teaching them how various foods affect us and how to use healthy ingredients to make delicious and nutritious snacks. Read more....

Karl König examines the first three years of the life of the child in relation to the three major achievements of that period.

Through art, storytelling, and the festival celebrations, this instant best seller is a friendly guide to building a “family culture” based on the esential principle of love. Read more....

An inspiring resource and guide that draws on the author's rich experience in the field of parent and child groups. Read more....

Create soups, breads, and fruit dishes with children, while learning and teaching them how various foods affect us and how to use healthy ingredients to make delicious and nutritious snacks. Read more....

As a mother of four and having spent more thirty years in education, Sally Schweizer sees the need for a reevaluation of childhood and an awakening to the real needs of children. Read more....

This established natural care book explains what newborn babies and small children need to harmoniously develop the full potential of body, soul, and spirit. This new edition has been expanded to include discussions on topics such as contraception, drugs, and the father's role in birthing. Read more....

This book will be a valuable tool for all teachers, parents, and care providers—especially for those who must deal with “problem” children. Based on Rudolf Steiner's ideas on child development, the author discusses ways to approach individuals and groups to help children develop in the most natural way toward becoming healthy, happy, and free adults. Read more....

Can children be called “difficult,” or is it really the state of social consciousness that is becoming more difficult for children? Here is an articulate appeal for the transformation of educational thinking.

The author explains when massage can help as well as the connection between tactile stimulation and physiological reactions in children.

Betty Peck celebrates the power of Kindergarten to help children find their creativity and imagination, opening the door to a passionate relationship with learning.

Today’s children are an endangered species. Parents, teachers, and child psychologists will find a wealth of insights here.

Drawing on the educational ideas and philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, Goethe, and Schiller, this essential resource is for for all parents, teachers, and care givers who what to better understand the stages of childhood and how to respond to them. Read more....

Odent, the leading pioneer for natural childbirth, indicates that the period between conception and a child’s first birthday is critical to lifelong health.

Selected works that describe and explain the fundamentals of Waldorf education. In each chapter, Trostli explains Steiner's concepts and describes how they work in today's Waldorf classroom. Read more....

This is a lively, colorful, and absorbing account of a class teacher's journey with his class, from first grade through the eighth grade in a Waldorf school.

This easy-to-follow songbook and CD offers practical tips to help parents and teachers find their voices when singing to small children.

An experienced Waldorf teacher and eurythmist radiates her enthusiasm and sense for beauty as she takes us through children's various stages of development.

A new edition of the popular introduction to Steiner’s ideas for renewing education.

According to the authors, “One of the main purposes of this book is to demonstrate that human beings are primarily of spiritual nature, and only secondarily of bodily nature.” They help parents and caregivers see the need and the ways they can help children grow gradually and naturally into adulthood.

The latest addition to Hawthorn Press’ popular Festivals series is a comprehensive, well-illustrated resource for exploring African-Caribbean festivals.

This is an invaluable handbook for parents, teachers, and care givers explains the various characteristics of first, second, and third-born people. It has become a definitive reference on the subject of child development. Read more....

Every early childhood schoolteacher and all parents of young children need this one! You are encouraged to spin tales and become a confident storyteller. A great gift for the holidays.

Create soups, breads, and fruit dishes with children, while learning and teaching them how various foods affect us and how to use healthy ingredients to make delicious and nutritious snacks. Read more....

What can you do when a child just won't listen? Here is an invaluable handbook for parents and teachers on how to communicate better with children.

A provocative and visionary book for expectant parents, midwives, childbirth educators, and anyone involved in public health.

The author explains when massage can help as well as the connection between tactile stimulation and physiological reactions in children.

Odent, the leading pioneer for natural childbirth, indicates that the period between conception and a child’s first birthday is critical to lifelong health.

This affordable guide is for all parents who are looking for the facts and for unbiased guidance on when and how to immunize their children. What should you know about the pros and cons before vaccinating your child? Read more....

This book is for all those who ever wanted to make music but thought they couldn’t. You don’t have to be able to read music or follow a song sheet. Jabulani! gives you all the tools you need to feel confident about creating music and leading music activities.

This easy-to-follow songbook and CD offers practical tips to help parents and teachers find their voices when singing to small children.

An easy-to-use songbook and CD offer practical help for enriching family life by singing together. Read more....

For Aunt Brown’s birthday, Aunt Green and Aunt Lavender want to buy her a new hat and lace collar to match her dress.

A charming introduction to the Christmas story through the eyes of two lovable owls.

A rich collection of poems and prayers from folk sources, ancient and modern poets, and many different religious traditions.