http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/ Resources for Nourishing Family Life en Copyright 2010 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:55:28 -0700 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Enjoying Your Daughter At Any Age! by DeAnna L'am One of my mentors said to me many years ago: "It's great to work on cleaning the barn, but don't forget to RIDE THE PONIES!" Are you so busy reminding your girl of her homework/ chores/ the need to get-out-of-the-door, that you don't have time to enjoy her anymore??? If you wonder where did all the joy go, now that your girl is approaching puberty, read on... When I heard myself sounding like an old tape-recorder reminding my daughter Ellah (9) of simple things she needs to do every day, I decided to start taking walks with her.]]> http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/12/post_2.html http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/12/post_2.html Waldorf Parenting Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:55:28 -0700 A St. Nicholas Story The Fiercest Little Animal In The Forest Book by Terri Reinhart; illustrated by Patrick Reinhart Terri Reinhart spent 18 years teaching kindergarten at the Denver Waldorf School. One of her favorite duties as a teacher was telling stories. She relates: "The image of this pine marten came to me one morning after I had been struggling to find just the right St. Nicholas story to tell to my kindergarten children. I could almost see this little creature in my imagination carrying the gold coins in his teeth and dropping them into the stockings. When story time came, I just started speaking the story and I allowed the pine marten to lead me. The story in this book is what resulted. This is the first time it has been published in book form." ]]> http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/11/a_st_nicholas_story.html http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/11/a_st_nicholas_story.html Puppetry and Storytelling Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:23:36 -0700 "Mothering and Spirituality: Resourcing Feminine Wisdom" April 24-25, 2010 Sacramento Waldorf School]]> http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/10/mothering_and_spirituality.html http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/10/mothering_and_spirituality.html Conferences: Waldorf in the Home Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:00:34 -0700 The Woman Awake. Feminine Wisdom for Spiritual Life Book by Regina Sara Ryan Over the course of 15 years, Regina Sara Ryan, a former Catholic nun, began her search for the "feminine face of God." This book is the result of that search. Stories of her own compelling journey are intersected by those of 24 great women of spirit who guided her through inspiration, or touched her by their personal presence, including:

Sufi master, Irina Tweedie

Christian monk, Mother Tessa Bielecki

Zen teacher and anthropologist, Joan Halifax

Hadewijch of Antwerp and the Beguines of medieval Europe

AIDS activist and spiritual teacher, Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati

Artist and writer, Meinrad Craighead

Humanitarian, Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross--and others. Chapters include: One--The Awakening/A Path of Annihilation Two--The Desert Path: Silence, Solitude and Prayer Three--The Path of Waiting/The Way of Surrender Four--The Path of Mother Five--The Path of Compassion Six--The Path of Darkness Seven--The Path of the Warrior/The Way of Power Eight--The Path of Service Nine--The Path of Art and Inspiration Ten--The Path of the Body/The Path of Sex Eleven--The Path of Devotion Twelve--The Path of Community Book (487 pages), $19.95 U.S. only. INTERNATIONAL order here. You can also participate in a live teleseminar in which Rahima Baldwin Dancy interviews Regina on Wednesday evenings from 7 - 8 pm Pacific Time starting January 6, 2010. Participate in the live conversations with your questions, or listen at your convenience to online recordings available with a password. You can join at any time and listen to earlier recordings at the end of the series. Teleconference dates are: January 6, 2010 February 10 March 10 April 7 May 5 June 2 July 7 August 4 September 8 October 20 December 15, 2010 Registration is $10 per session in blocks of 4. Get started reading this inspiring book now, and register for the series of stimulating conversations. Registration is available using the link in the righthand column of this blog. ]]> http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/10/the_woman_awake.html http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/10/the_woman_awake.html Online Store: Inner Development Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:28:48 -0700 Parenting with Spirit [3-workshop set] Three Workshops by Cindy Brooks and Joya Birns These three workshops explain and further develop the themes in their book, Parenting with Spirit: A Waldorf Guide for the Three Phases of Childhood. The first CD covers "Working with the Spiritual World." In this workshop, Cindy and Joya focus on the reality of spiritual guidance and ways to connect to this source of inspiration and support in daily life. Working with music, meditation, discussion and artistic process, they develop a practice for ongoing dialogue with the angelic realm. The second CD on "Waldorf-Inspired Communication and Empathy Skills" covers how children develop through the three 7-year periods and ways to work with developmental forces in parenting. The focus is on discovering how age-appropriate communication and mirroring can improve the parent-child relationship. Discussion time is included to assist with practical application. The third CD focuses on boundaries, tolerating negativity and Waldorf-inspired discipline strategies for each 7-year period. Discussion time is included to help with practical application. Order the 3-CD set and save $5! You pay only $32.50 instead of $37.50, if purchased individually. Also purchase the book Parenting with Spirit: A Waldorf Guide for the Three Phases of Childhood ($15) Regarding the book: Cindy and Joya have written a much-needed book describing the three phases of childhood and ways in which effective parenting skills change in response to children's changing levels of development. The seven-year phases of development are described in the chapter on "Working with Developmental Forces in Parenting," as well as ways to influence children when they are centered in imitation (bith-7), admiration (7-14) and individuation (14-21). The next chapter, "Discipline Skills for Parent-Child Conflicts," focuses on age-appropriate communication skills and strategies, and ways in which these need to change as your child grows and matures. Working with the spiritual world is also discussed, along with tips for co-parenting and single-parenting. The book ends with extensive appendices on therapeutic stories, suggested reading, and community resources. I highly recommend this book! It is short--only 60 pages, spiral bound--but it's hard to find this information in such a concise, clearly written format! --Rahima About the authors: Joya Birns and Cindy Brooks co-lead the monthly support group at the Santa Cruz Waldorf School ("Parent Circle") and various workshops for parents. Joya previously taught early childhood and handwork classes in three Waldorf Schools and has worked with parent groups since 1982. Cindy received her MA in transpersonal psychology from Antioch University--Seattle in 1990. In 1995 she completed a two-year training in sandplay at the Child Therapy Institute of Marin and was licensed as an MFT in California in 1996. In 2003 she graduated from the Bay Area Center for Waldorf Teacher Training and has worked with the Care Group at the Santa Cruz Waldorf School since 2003. ]]> http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/06/parenting_with_spirit_3-worksh.html http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/06/parenting_with_spirit_3-worksh.html Online Store: Authority/Discipline Online Store: Parenting Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:27:31 -0700 Parenting with Spirit: Working with Negative Behavior in Children Workshop by Cindy Brooks and Joya Birns This workshop focuses on boundaries, tolerating negativity and Waldorf-inspired discipline strategies for each 7-year period. Discussion time is included to help with practical application. This workshop accompanies and expands on Chapter 4 in their book, Parenting with Spirit: A Waldorf Guide for the Three Phases of Childhood ($15). Other recordings of Parenting with Spirit workshops that we offer include "Working with the Spiritual World" and "Waldorf-Inspired Communication and Empathy Skills." Audio recording in CD format, $12.50 ]]> http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/06/parenting_with_spirit_working_1.html http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/06/parenting_with_spirit_working_1.html Online Store: Authority/Discipline Online Store: Parenting Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:20:38 -0700 Parenting with Spirit: Waldorf-Inspired Communication and Empathy Skills Workshop by Cindy Brooks and Joya Birns In this workshop, you will review how children develop through the three 7-year periods and learn to work with developmental forces in parenting. The focus is on discovering how age-appropriate communication and mirroring can improve the parent-child relationship. Discussion time is included to assist with practical application. This workshop further develops themes outlined in their book Parenting with Spirit: A Waldorf Guide for the Three Phases of Childhood ($15). We also offer two other Parenting with Spirit workshops by Cindy and Joya, "Working with the Spiritual World" and "Working with Negative Behavior in Children." Audio recording in CD format, $12.50 ]]> http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/06/parenting_with_spirit_communic.html http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/06/parenting_with_spirit_communic.html Nonviolent Communication Online Store: Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Online Store: Parenting Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:11:51 -0700 Parenting with Spirit: Working with the Spiritual World Workshop by Cindy Brooks and Joya Birns In this workshop, Cindy and Joya focus on the reality of spiritual guidance and ways to connect to this source of inspiration and support in daily life. Working with music, meditation, discussion and artistic process, they develop a practice for ongoing dialogue with the angelic realm. This workshop expands on Chapter 5 in their book Parenting with Spirit: A Waldorf Guide for the Three Phases of Childhood ($15.00). We also carry two other CDs from their workshops on Parenting with Spirit: "Waldorf-Inspired Communication and Empathy Skills" and "Working with Negative Behavior in Children." Audio recording in CD format, $12.50 ]]> http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/06/parenting_with_spirit_working.html http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/06/parenting_with_spirit_working.html Online Store: Authority/Discipline Online Store: Parenting Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:54:03 -0700 "Parenting with Spirit: A Waldorf Guide for the Three Phases of Childhood" Book by Cindy Brooks and Joya Birns Cindy and Joya have written a much-needed book describing the three phases of childhood and ways in which effective parenting skills change in response to children's changing levels of development. The seven-year phases of development are described in the chapter on "Working with Developmental Forces in Parenting," as well as ways to influence children when they are centered in imitation (bith-7), admiration (7-14) and individuation (14-21). The next chapter, "Discipline Skills for Parent-Child Conflicts," focuses on age-appropriate communication skills and strategies, and ways in which these need to change as your child grows and matures. Working with the spiritual world is also discussed, along with tips for co-parenting and single-parenting. The book ends with extensive appendices on therapeutic stories, suggested reading, and community resources. The book is short (only 60 pages, spiral bound), but it's unique in presenting these ideas in such a concise, clearly understandable and practical way. Cindy and Joya offered three workshops on "Parenting with Spirit" at our 2009 conference on "Educating Our Children--Changing the Future" in Fair Oaks. All three are available to purchase in CD format. The first session focuses on "Working with the Spiritual World." The second will help develop "Waldorf-Inspired Communication and Empathy Skills." And the third considers ways of "Working with Negative Behavior in Children." All three expand on the themes developed in the book. About the authors: Joya Birns and Cindy Brooks co-lead the monthly support group at the Santa Cruz Waldorf School ("Parent Circle") and various workshops for parents. Joya previously taught early childhood and handwork classes in three Waldorf Schools and has worked with parent groups since 1982. Cindy received her MA in transpersonal psychology from Antioch University--Seattle in 1990. In 1995 she completed a two-year training in sandplay at the Child Therapy Institute of Marin and was licensed as an MFT in California in 1996. In 2003 she graduated from the Bay Area Center for Waldorf Teacher Training and has worked with the Care Group at the Santa Cruz Waldorf School since 2003. To order the book "Parenting with Spirit," click on the button below. We also sell three CD recordings of workshops by Joya and Cindy on Parenting with Spirit. Book (60 pages, spiral bound), $15.00 U.S. only. INTERNATIONAL, order here. ]]> http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/06/parenting_with_spirit.html http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/06/parenting_with_spirit.html Online Store: Authority/Discipline Waldorf Parenting Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:52:03 -0700 Teaching Children to Write with the Vimala Alphabet Workshop by Jennifer Crebbin Teach your child letter forms that support open and honest communication, being of service, engaged will power, and more. The Vimala alphabet is being used in many Waldorf schools, and through this video you will learn about teaching these forms to your child. Video recoding in DVD format, $20.00 ]]> http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/06/teaching_writing_with_the_vima.html http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/06/teaching_writing_with_the_vima.html Online Store: Waldorf Curriculum Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:42:08 -0700 Changing Our Words--Changing the World Workshop by DeAnna L'am The words we speak can wound or heal. Become aware of the assumptions that inform your communication, and the needs behind them, to alter family and community environments into ones where everyone's needs are met. Audio Recording in CD format, $12.50 ]]> http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/06/changing_our_words--changing_t.html http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/06/changing_our_words--changing_t.html Online Store: Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:36:21 -0700 "Re-imagine Money: Toward a New Economic Citizenship" Keynote Address by John Bloom Money reflects the architecture of human experience, our interior and exterior spaces, and the intersection of the two. This presentation looks at the opportunities we can take to reimagine those structures, to transform how we think about and transact with money as a step toward positive economic practices. By transforming ourselves in community and aligning our deepest spiritual values with our economic citizenship, we will lead the next generation to a freer and hopefully more enlightened relationship to money and the world of finance. In addition to the presentation, dialogue with the audience is included. Audio recording in CD format, $12.50 ]]> http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/06/re-imagine_money_economic_citi.html http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/06/re-imagine_money_economic_citi.html Online Store: Inner Development Online Store: Other Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:30:10 -0700 "How Would Our World be Different If...." Keynote address on Mentoring Youth into Adulthood by DeAnna L'am How would our world be different if adolescent children were witnessed, cherished, and celebrated as they transition into adulthood? Since most of us have not been welcomed into adulthood as teens, our best intentions draw from a blank space within us. We must nourish the parts of ourselves that were left wanting in order to navigate and chart the unknown waters of mentoring our youth. This talk is intended to inspire you to embark on this demanding yet exciting journey. Audio recording in CD format, $12.50 ]]> http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/06/mentoring_youth_into_adulthood.html http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/06/mentoring_youth_into_adulthood.html Online Store: Your Growing Child Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:19:30 -0700 "Smart by Nature: Schooling for Sustainability" Keynote Address by Lisa Bennett Lisa Bennett, communications director for the Center for Ecoliteracy, discusses the hopeful new movement that is rising in schools across North America in response to the environmental challenges we are facing . Addressing these issues will require leaders and citizens who can think ecologically, which means: Schools need to prepare students who understand the principles by which nature sustains life and have the values, ability, and courage to act on that understanding. Lisa also discusses ways in which Waldorf parents and educators can participate in (and already are advancing) this important new movement in education. Audio recording in CD format, $12.50 ]]> http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/06/smart_by_nature_schooling_for.html http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/06/smart_by_nature_schooling_for.html Online Store: Children & Nature Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:08:55 -0700 "Sharing the Joy of Nature" Keynote address by Joseph Cornell This recording of Joseph Cornell's keynote address at the "Children, Nature and Us" Conference provides many nature activities you can use with children and adults to increase awareness and enjoyment in nature. He demonstrates how to attract birds, how to one the senses by "being a camera," and many other enjoyable activities. Joseph also includes uplifting stories and insights from the lives of great nature mystics, including John Muir, Henry David Thoreau, and others. Lively and entertaining, with many practical applications. Video recording in DVD format: $20.00 ]]> http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/02/sharing_the_joy_of_nature.html http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/02/sharing_the_joy_of_nature.html Online Store: Children & Nature Sat, 28 Feb 2009 21:51:58 -0700