{"product_id":"parent-and-child-group-handbook-book-dot-male-9781903458464","title":"The Parent and Child Group Handbook","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 parenting skills. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Rudolf 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 get together with others to create a supportive family community. \u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Parent and Child Group Handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e features lively case studies from Waldorf parent and child groups from around the world. It is an inspiring resource and guide that draws on the author's rich experience in this area. Written with the needs of busy families in mind, parents can use this handbook as a quick read for inspiration and ideas and as a comprehensive reference. Dot Male's lively, accessible guide to running a thriving parent and child group explains how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ecreate a calm, harmonious space\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003euse rhythm and ritual to structure a session\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003edevise appropriate toys, crafts, games and outdoor play\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecelebrate seasonal festivals and the cycle of the year\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003efulfill key health, safety and legal requirements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eand much more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Parent and Child Group Handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is a necessary resource for parents, teachers, early childhood educators, those concerned with child health, playgroup leaders, and family support services. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This book was published in partnership with The Alliance for Childhood\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49529920618769,"sku":"GOR003084678","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49543321878801,"sku":"GOR003739113","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1903458463.jpg?v=1751347656","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/parent-and-child-group-handbook-book-dot-male-9781903458464","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}