{"product_id":"the-parent-and-child-group-dot-male-9781903458464","title":"The Parent and Child Group Handbook: A Steiner\/Waldorf Approach","description":"\u003cp\u003eRegular contact with other families can be a vital lifeline for parents with young children--a chance to make friends, ask questions, learn new skills and gain confidence in their own abilities as a parent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRudolf Steiner's insight into the spiritual, sensory and intellectual needs of early childhood has inspired a unique kind of parent and child group. Drawing on this approach, Dot Male's book shows parents how they can join together with others to create a supportive family community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with case studies from around the world, her lively, accessible guide to running a thriving parent and child group explains how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e∞ Create a calm, harmonious space;\u003cbr\u003e∞ Use rhythm and ritual to structure a session;\u003cbr\u003e∞ Devise appropriate toys, crafts, games and outdoor play\u003cbr\u003e∞ Celebrate seasonal festivals and the cycle of the year\u003cbr\u003e∞ Fulfill key health, safety and legal requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with the needs of busy parents in mind, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Parent and Child Group Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e can be used as a quick read for inspiration and ideas or as a comprehensive reference. Each chapter includes an introductory overview, a summary of key points, and, for those who wish to explore the issues further, book lists and useful contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dot Male\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1903458463\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781903458464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hawthorn Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 7.30w x 0.70d","brand":"Dot Male","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48486241829119,"sku":"9781903458464","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f9ee24e1-c22c-46a7-b096-e9bcd4459236.jpg?v=1778054502","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-parent-and-child-group-dot-male-9781903458464","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}