Parenting & Child Health
A collection of books for parents, teachers and carers on the different stages of a child's health and development. Our Parenting & Child Health books cover subjects such as play, storytelling, vaccination, meditation and natural birth.
Chapter 1 of the book in which Sue Palmer puts forward a passionate case for Britain adopting a prope... Read more
Addictive Behaviour in Children and Young Adults: The Struggle for Freedom
Raoul GoldbergeBook
Explores the health consequences, and causes, of addiction in children and young people, including dependency on food, alcohol, elec... Read more
Autism: A Holistic Approach
Marga Hogenboom and Bob WoodwardExplores case studies where therapy based on a holistic approach has resulted in improvements in the behaviour and social integration of children with autism.... Read more
Autism: A Holistic Approach
Marga Hogenboom and Bob WoodwardeBook
Explores case studies where therapy based on a holistic approach has resulted in improvements in the behaviour and social integration of children with autism.... Read more
Autism: Meet Me Who I Am: An Educational, Sensory and Nutritional Approach to Childhood Autism
Lakshmi Prasanna and Michael KokinosAn inspiring account of a unique approach to autism, which involves going behind the diagn... Read more
Bedtime Storytelling: Become Your Child's Storyteller
Beatrys LockieeBook
Includes advice on how to tell stories to children and the advantages of doing so, rather than reading from a book, as well as a collection of classic ta... Read more
Includes advice on how to tell stories to children and the advantages of doing so, rather than reading from a book, as well as a collection of classic ta... Read more
Brothers and Sisters: The Order of Birth in the Family
Karl KönigeBook
A classic reference work on child development which explains the characteristics of first-, second- and third-born people.... Read more
Calm Kids: Help Children Relax with Mindful Activities
Lorraine E. MurrayeBook
Practical guidance for parents and teachers on how to help children with behavioural and attention difficulties.... Read more
Calm Kids: Help Children Relax with Mindful Activities
Lorraine E. MurrayPractical guidance for parents and teachers on how to help children with behavioural and attention difficulties.... Read more
The Child with Special Needs: Letters and Essays on Curative Education
Karl König; Edited by Peter SelgA collection of Karl König's letters and essays in which he considers and discusses the fundamentals of spec... Read more
Children and Their Temperaments
Marieke Anschütz; Translated by Tony Langham and Plym PetersA guide to children's different temperaments and their role in child character, health and personality development.... Read more
Explores children's developmental stages up to age seven, and suggests suitable toys, dolls, games and activities to nurture ... Read more
Children's Creative Play: How Simple Dolls and Toys Help Your Child Develop
Karin NeuschützeBook
Explores children's developmental stages up to age seven, and suggests suitable toys, dolls, games and activities to nurture ... Read more
A magnificent survey of over 85 games played by children, largely out ... Read more
The Connected Family Handbook: Nurturing Kindness, Warmth and Wonder in Children
Lou Harvey-Zahra and Danielle HarbisonThis unique book offers practical advice and inspiring activities to encourage positive qualities in c... Read more
How can parents find effective ways of managing their children's behaviour, while maint... Read more
How can parents find effective ways of managing their children's behaviour, while maint... Read more
Difficult Children: There Is No Such Thing: An Appeal for the Transformation of Educational Thinking
Henning Köhler; Translated by Joseph BaileyChallenges the labelling of children with so-called behavioural disorder... Read more
The First Three Years of the Child: How Children Learn to Walk, Speak and Think
Karl König; Translated by Carlo PietznereBook
A classic exploration of the first three years of a child’s life from Karl König, phy... Read more
The Four Temperaments
Helmut Eller; Translated by Cynthia EllerA useful guide for Waldorf teachers on how to use the tools of the four temperaments to improve children's learning.... Read more
Parenting books often forget the primary school years (from 7--12 years old). Experienced teacher and parenting... Read more
Growing Children, Thriving Children: Raising 7 to 12 Year Olds With Confidence and Awareness
Lou Harvey-ZahraeBook
Parenting books often forget the primary school years (from 7--12 years old). Experienced teacher and parenting ... Read more
Happy Child, Happy Home: Conscious Parenting and Creative Discipline
Lou Harvey-ZahraeBook
A practical and inspiring book which introduces 'conscious parenting' to help make any family home more harmonious.... Read more
A practical and inspiring book which introduces 'conscious parenting' to help make any family home more harmonious.... Read more
Helping Children Form Healthy Attachments: Building the Foundation for Strong Lifelong Relationships
Loïs Eijgenraam; Translated by Barbara MeesWith practical tips and real-life examples from an experienced educator,... Read more
Helping Children Form Healthy Attachments: Building the Foundation for Strong Lifelong Relationships
Lois Eijgenraam; Translated by Barbara MeeseBook
With practical tips and real-life examples from an experienced educator, this... Read more
Managing Screen Time: Raising Balanced Children in the Digital Age
Edmond Schoorel; Translated by Eduard van der MaaseBook
A thought-provoking book which offers a comprehensive overview of the pros and cons of the use of screen... Read more
Managing Screen Time: Raising Balanced Children in the Digital Age
Edmond Schoorel; Translated by Eduard van der MaasA thought-provoking book that offers a comprehensive overview of the pros and cons of the use of screens... Read more
Natural Birth: A Holistic Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth and Breastfeeding
Kristina TurnereBook
A practical and hugely inspiring book on applying esoteric knowledge to the whole process of having a baby.... Read more
Parenting a Path Through Childhood
Dorothy Turner CoplenAsks, what is a child, what is a parent and why does a child need a parent. A warm and human way of understanding the nature and needs of children.... Read more
Offers devastatingly practical ways of managing parental challenges with the skills you already have.... Read more
Offers devastatingly practical ways of managing parental challenges with the skills you already have.... Read more
Parenting with Values: 12 Essential Qualities Your Children Need and How to Teach Them
Christiane Kutik; Translated by Matthew BartonTells us that there are twelve essential values that will help children become happy, we... Read more
Parenting with Values: 12 Essential Qualities Your Children Need and How to Teach Them
Christiane Kutik; Translated by Matthew BartoneBook
Tells us that there are twelve essential values that will help children become happy, we... Read more
Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond: A Spiritual and Practical Guide
Erika Gradenwitz-Koehler; Translated by Marie Hobbs-VijendraneBook
This is a comprehensive but alternative guide to all aspects of conception, pregnancy, birth and in... Read more
Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond: A Spiritual and Practical Guide
Erika Gradenwitz-Koehler; Translated by Marie Hobbs-VijendranA comprehensive but alternative guide to all aspects of conception, pregnancy, birth and infant car... Read more
Help children of all ages learn life-long skills -- how to sleep, self-soothe and feel calm – using their senses. An eas... Read more
Help children of all ages learn life-long skills -- how to sleep, self-soothe and feel calm – using their senses. An eas... Read more
The Recovery of Man in Childhood: A Study of the Educational Work of Rudolf Steiner
A. C. Harwood; Introduction by Douglas M. SloanA classic and definitive presentation of Steiner-Waldorf education, still as fresh and ins... Read more
Rubicon: Selections from the Works of Rudolf Steiner
Edited by Monica Ruef; Translated by Nina KuettelAddresses both the nine-year-old Rubicon and other transition moments between the ages of seven and twelve.... Read more
The Seven Life Processes: Understanding and Supporting Them in Home, Kindergarten and School
Philipp Gelitz and Almuth Strehlow; Translated by Nina KuettelIdentifies and explores the seven physiological life processes and... Read more
Stress-Free Parenting in 12 Steps
Christiane Kutik; Translated by Matthew BartonA book written specifically for parents with no time and little energy -- short, easy-to-absorb and easy-to-implement steps to quickly improv... Read more
Stress-Free Parenting in 12 Steps
Christiane Kutik; Translated by Matthew BartoneBook
A book written specifically for parents with no time and little energy -- short, easy-to-absorb and easy-to-implement steps to quickly improv... Read more
A powerful, insightful book that clearly explains the behaviour of pre-teens and offers parents ideas on how to guide their child through these ch... Read more
Transitions in Childhood from Birth to 14 Years: Significance, Challenges and Consequences -- The Tasks for Educators and Teachers
Edited by Susan Howard and Philipp Reubke; Translated by Margot SaarAn important collectio... Read more
Understanding Child Development: Steiner's Essential Principles for Waldorf Education
Edited by Angelika Wiehl and Wolfgang-M Auer; Translated by Margot SaarA useful volume that presents a selection of Rudolf Steiner's wr... Read more
Examines a powerful way of looking at children's challenging behaviour and assessing suitable therapies.... Read more
Sue Palmer puts forward a passionate case for Britain adopting a proper 'kindergarten' stage that recognises ... Read more
A Waldorf Guide to Children's Health: Illnesses, Symptoms, Treatments and Therapies
Michaela Glöckler, Wolfgang Goebel and Karin Michael; Translated by Catherine CreegereBook
A definitive guide to children's health and wel... Read more
A Waldorf Guide to Children's Health: Illnesses, Symptoms, Treatments and Therapies
Michaela Glöckler, Wolfgang Goebel and Karin Michael; Translated by Catherine CreegerA definitive alternative guide to children's he... Read more
Warmth: Nurturing Children's Health and Wellbeing
Edmond Schoorel; Translated by Barbara MeesA unique and practical book on one of the key building blocks of life, essential for healthy child development.... Read more
Warmth: Nurturing Children's Health and Wellbeing
Edmond Schoorel; Translated by Barbara MeeseBook
A unique and practical book on one of the key building blocks of life, essential for healthy child development.... Read more
What is This Childhood?: Finding the Spirit of Early Childhood in Language and Creative Living with Our Families
Carol Toole; Illustrated by Eva HoisingtonExplores the changes in a young child's consciousness as it develo... Read more
Why Children Don't Listen: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
Monika Kiel-HinrichseneBook
A handbook for parents and teachers on how to communicate better with children.... Read more
Why Children Don't Listen: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
Monika Kiel-HinrichsenA handbook for parents and teachers on how to communicate better with children.... Read more
Why Children Need Boundaries: How Clear Rules and Healthy Habits will Help your Children Thrive
Loïs Eijgenraam; Translated by Barbara MeesA practical and inspiring guide for parents with children of all ages. Explo... Read more
Why Children Need Boundaries: How Clear Rules and Healthy Habits will Help your Children Thrive
Loïs Eijgenraam; Translated by Barbara MeeseBook
A practical and inspiring guide for parents with children of all ages. Explor... Read more
Why Don't Children Sit Still?: A Parent's Guide to Healthy Movement and Play in Child Development
Evelien van Dort; Translated by Barbara MeeseBook
A practical and insightful book exploring the role of movement in child develop... Read more
Why Don't Children Sit Still?: A Parent's Guide to Healthy Movement and Play in Child Development
Evelien van Dort; Translated by Barbara MeesA practical and insightful book exploring the role of movement in child develop... Read more
The Wisdom of Fairy Tales
Rudolf MeyerRediscovers the lost meaning of fairy tales and shows how they can have a profound influence on the developing mind of a child.... Read more
Work and Play in Early Childhood
Freya Jaffke; Translated by Christian von ArnimShows how rhythm and repetition, together with example and imitation, are the pillars on which early learning is based in kindergarten.... Read more
Working with Anxious, Nervous and Depressed Children: A Spiritual Perspective to Guide Parents
Henning Köhler; Translated by Marjorie SpockA lively, readable book that proposes a therapeutic approach for parents that... Read more
You and Your Teenager: Understanding the Journey
Jeanne Meijs; Translated by Philip and Barbara MeeseBook
Seeing teenagehood as a journey along a path, ultimately to freedom, this book is both a considered overview of teenageho... Read more
Young Children's Drawings as a Mirror of Development
Christhilde BlumeA wonderful insight into a unique approach to understanding the development of individual children, illustrated with over 50 drawings.... Read more
Explores the health consequences, and causes, of addiction in children and young people, including dependency on food, alcohol, elec... Read more
Brothers and Sisters: The Order of Birth in the Family: An Expanded Edition
Karl König; Introduction by Richard SteelThird edition of a classic reference on child development which explains the characteristics of fir... Read more
Celebrating Festivals with Children
Freya Jaffke; Translated by Matthew BartonDescribes festival celebrations in relation to child development in the first seven years.... Read more
Children's Games in Street and Playground
Iona Opie and Peter OpieA magnificent survey of over 40 games played by children, largely out of sight of adults, in the 1960s, in the street, playground and wasteland.... Read more
The First Three Years of the Child: How Children Learn to Walk, Speak and Think
Karl König; Translated by Carlo Pietzner; Edited by Jan GoeschelA classic exploration of the first three years of a child’s life f... Read more
Home Nursing for Carers
Tineke van Bentheim; Translated by Tony Langham and Plym PetersA comprehensive guide to holistic home care for those nursing children and adults through an illness.... Read more
A practical and hugely inspiring book on applying esoteric knowledge to the whole process of having a baby.... Read more
Phases of Childhood: Growing in Body, Soul and Spirit
Bernard C. J. Lievegoed; Translated by Tony Langham and Plym PetersArgues that education must take into account body, soul and spirit in order for a child to develop i... Read more
Explores the power of Bible stories, fairy tales, and the Odysseus, Parsifal and Oedipus stories, considering how that power can be ... Read more
Introduces the value of storytelling throughout life and how it can transform challenging situations in both childhood and adulthood. Offers pr... Read more
Sue Palmer puts forward a passionate case for Britain adopting a proper 'kindergarten' stage that recognises ... Read more
The Elsa Beskow Baby Book: Memories of Your Baby's Early Years
Illustrated by Elsa Beskow; Translated by Polly LawsonA beautiful baby record book illustrated throughout with Elsa Beskow's classic artwork.... Read more
Walking with Our Children: Parenting as Companion and Guide
Nancy BlanningA collection of articles by Nancy Blanning for parents on how to successfully bring Waldorf ideas and practices into a home with young children.... Read more
Out of print
- Adventures in Parenting: A Support Guide for Parents Rachel C. Ross
- Autism: A Holistic Approach Bob Woodward and Marga Hogenboom
- Baby's First Year: Growth and Development from 0 to 12 Months Paulien Bom and Machteld Huber; Foreword by Marga Hogenboom; Translated by Tony Langham and Plym Peters
- Brothers and Sisters: The Order of Birth in the Family Karl König; Foreword by Niki Powers and Colwyn Trevarthen
- But Who Made God?: Religion and Your Growing Child Marieke Anschütz
- Childhood's Garden: Shaping Everyday Life Around the Needs of Young Children Helle Heckmann; Translated by Tine Schmidt
- Children and Nature: Making Connections Edited by George K. Russell
- The Children of Cyclops: The Influences of Television Viewing on the Developing Human Brain Keith A. Buzzell
- Children's Games in Street and Playground: Volume 1: Chasing, Catching, Seeking Iona Opie and Peter Opie
- Cradle of a Healthy Life: Early Childhood and the Whole of Life Johanna Steegmans and Gerald Karnow
- The Crisis Manual: A Guide for Teachers and Carers of Young Children Karen Miller
- Crying and Restlessness in Babies: A Parent's Guide to Natural Sleeping Ria Blom; Translated by George Hall
- The Developing Child: the First Seven Years Edited by Susan Howard
- Developmental Signatures: Core Values and Practices in Waldorf Education for Children Ages 3-9 Edited by David Mitchell; Translated by Karin DiGiacomo
- Dyslexia: Learning Disorder or Creative Gift? Cornelia Jantzen
- Dyslexia: Learning Disorder or Creative Gift? Cornelia Jantzen
- Festivals with Children Brigitte Barz
- The First Three Years of the Child: Walking, Speaking, Thinking Karl König; Translated by Carlo Pietzner
- From Images to Thinking Edited by David Mitchell
- A Guide to Child Health Michaela Glöckler and Wolfgang Goebel; Translated by Catherine Creeger
- A Guide to Child Health Michaela Glöckler and Wolfgang Goebel
- A Guide to Child Health: A Holistic Approach to Raising Healthy Children Michaela Glöckler and Wolfgang Goebel; Translated by Catherine Creeger
- A Guide to Child Health: A Holistic Approach to Raising Healthy Children Michaela Glöckler and Wolfgang Goebel; Translated by Catherine Creeger
- Healing Massage for Babies and Toddlers Julia Woodfield; Translated by Anna Cardwell
- How Children Play Ingeborg Haller
- Leave No Child Inside: A Selection of Essays from Orion Magazine Edited by H. Emerson Blake; Foreword by Louise Chawla
- Navigating the Terrain of Childhood: A Guidebook for Meaningful Parenting and Heartfelt Discipline Jack Petrash
- One Step At A Time: Mourning a Child Betty Madill
- The Peaceful Classroom: Compassion and Cooperation: Activities for 3 to 5-year-olds Charles A. Smith
- Sexual Abuse Of Children: Understanding, Prevention, and Treatment Michaela Glöckler
- Talking with Angel: About Illness, Death and Survival Evelyn Elsaesser-Valarino; Foreword by Kenneth Ring; Translated by Mary Payne
- Thirteen to Nineteen Julian Sleigh
- The Toddler Years: Growth and Development from 1 to 4 Years Paulien Bom and Machteld Huber; Translated by Tony Langham and Plym Peters
- Transforming History: A New Curriculum for a Planetary Culture William Irwin Thompson
- Vaccination: A Guide for Making Personal Choices Hans-Peter Studer; Edited by Geoffrey Douch; Translated by Matthew Barton
- Vaccination: A Guide for Making Personal Choices Hans-Peter Studer; Edited by Geoffrey Douch; Translated by Matthew Barton
- Vaccination: A Guide For Making Personal Choices Hans-Peter Studer; Edited by Geoffrey Douch; Translated by Matthew Barton
- You and Your Teenager: Understanding the Journey Jeanne Meijs; Translated by Philip Mees
- The Young Child in the World Today Edited by Susan Howard
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