For parents who want to slow down, but who don't know how; for families with too much stuff, too many choices and too much information. Here are four simple steps for decluttering, quieting, and soothing family dynamics so that children can thrive at school, get along with peers, and nurture well-being. Using the extraordinary power of less, Kim John Payne, one of the world's leading Rudolf Steiner/Waldorf educators, offers novel ways to help children feel calmer, happier, and more secure.

A title that shows you how to sew essential items for young baby's room - from a basic curtain to a fitted sheet for the mattress - creating a space that is not only attractive, but also functional and safe. Also included are necessities for outings - where you may need anything from a backpack to a carrycot - and special items for playtime. Make a unique tactile play mat to enhance your baby's sensory development, one- and two-piece soft toys with a toy barrel to keep them, or a rag doll that will accompany your baby well into her teens and possibly one day adorn her own baby's room. Practical hints and tips throughout are accompanied by advice on how specific choices may enhance your baby's sensory and motor development - an area that is certainly a concern for every caring parent. Making these practical items yourself not only saves money, but also allows you to add a personal touch. And it is so easy: Detailed step-by-step instructions with line drawings; colour photo of every finished item; suitable for beginners and busy working moms; full-size patterns included.

Die boek baan vir jou die weg vorentoe en help jou met elke moontlike haakplek wat jou baba se kos betref.

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Wat moet jy eet tydens swangerskap en borsvoeding? Hoe hanteer jy die uitdagings van bors- en bottelvoeding? Wat is die beste benadering tot vaste kos vir jou baba? Of jou baba nou ’n moeilike eter of ’n allergiese kleintjie is, Sinvolle Voeding baan vir jou die weg vorentoe en help jou met elke moontlike haakplek wat jou baba se kos betref.

Ouerskap is 'n taak waarvoor ons geen opleiding kry nie, daar is nie 'n keurproses of eksamens nie, en geen permit word vereis nie. Tog hou jy die lewe en toekoms van 'n ander mens in jou hande wanneer jy 'n ouer word. Hierdie titel sal 'n reusebydrae lewer to elke ouer se ouerskapvaardighede. Dit fokus op kommunikasie as die kern van interpersoonlike verhoudings en sal jou help om jou kinders die beste moontlike, weloorwoe opvoeding te gee. Hoewel elke mens 'n unieke kulturele agtergrond het, is daar universele ouerskapbeginsels en het ons kinders dieselfde behoeftes, vrese en drome. Elkeen van ons se diepste behoefte is waarskynlik om te weet dat ons gekoester en waardevol geag word bloot op grond van onsself wees. Positiewe ouerskap kyk uit hierdie perspektief na die volgende: Wat is jou wense vir jou kind? Hoe struktuur geborgenheid meebring; 'n Goeie selfbeeld vir jou kind; Vorm goeie verhoudings; Onvoorwaardelike liefde; Hoe om pret te he met jou kind. Spiritualiteit positiewe ouerskap is 'n noodsaaklike gids om ouers te help om die wonderlike, maar veeleisende verantwoordelikheid van ouerskap in die 21ste eeu in Suid-Afrika met selfvertroue te hanteer.

Offers 25 practical, action-oriented tips for parents before, during, and after a move. This work includes tips such as: giving kids a sense of control and involvement in the move, making the physical move less stressful, and creating a sense of belonging in a new home. It is useful for those looking to help children adjust to a move.