http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/ Resources for Nourishing Family Life en Copyright 2009 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:27:31 -0700 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 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 recrodings 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: Authority/Discipline 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 wtih 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, $15.00 ]]> 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 "Developing Healthy Sensory Integration: Play in the Natural World" Workshop by Nancy Blanning Outdoor play in the natural world has supported sensory development for ages, and we need to reclaim this connection. Nancy takes participants on a playful walk and then explores the senses of touch, self-movement and balance, and ways to use the natural world as our playground for children's healthy development. Video Recording in DVD format: $20.00 ]]> http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/02/developing_healthy_sensory_int.html http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/02/developing_healthy_sensory_int.html Online Store: Children & Nature Online Store: Your Growing Child Sat, 28 Feb 2009 21:42:28 -0700 "Educating Our Children--Changing the Future" will be the theme of the annual spring parenting conference April 25-26 at Sacramento Waldorf School, sponsored by Informed Family Life. ]]> http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/01/educating_our_children_changin.html http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/01/educating_our_children_changin.html Conferences: Waldorf in the Home Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:56:50 -0700 "Connecting Children and Nature" Workshop by Jill Dreves Explore your connection to the natural world and how it impacts your child's. Based on the work of Richard Louv (Last Child in the Woods) and the work of the Wild Bear Center for Nature Discovery in Nederland, Colorado, Jill shares the current trends and research on the importance of connecting children with nature. Participants also make a biodome, a great project to do with your children. Video Recording: DVD, $20 ]]> http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/01/connecting_children_and_nature.html http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/01/connecting_children_and_nature.html Online Store: Children & Nature Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:39:14 -0700 "Can We See with Fresh Eyes? Replacing Habits of Abstract Thought" Workshop by Craig Holdrege Do we encourage our children to enjoy the night sky, or do we explain how many light years away those stars are? To help our children have deep experiences of the world, we need to overcome our tendency to over-intellectualize--to explain and define. Can we learn to hold back, provide opportunities for quiet observation, and portray the world with open-ended concepts that can grow as children grow? Audio Recording: CD, $12.50 ]]> http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/01/can_we_see_with_fresh_eyes.html http://www.waldorfinthehome.org/2009/01/can_we_see_with_fresh_eyes.html Online Store: Children & Nature Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:33:21 -0700