Discover Waldorf Education: Writing & Reading, Part 1
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Some sex offender data
From a 2004 study by Abbey & McAusland:In college and community samples, rates of self-reported rapeperpetration range from 6% to 15%, and rates of sexual assault perpetration rang from 22% to 57% (Abbey et al., 1998; Calhoun, Bernat, Clum, &...
Spiritual Dimensions of Sleep part 4
Part 4 of sleep problems and solutions Check out this video on YouTube: Sent from my iPod
Spiritual Dimensions of Sleep part 3
Part 3 of sleep problems and solutions. Check out this video on YouTube: Sent from my iPod
Spiritual Dimensions of Sleep part 2
Part 2 on sleep problems and solutions Sent from my iPod
Spiritual Dimensions of Sleep part 1
One of the Most Common Causes of Insomnia According to this leading doctor, the reason why people can't fall asleep is not because of lack of being sleepy, but as a result of this. Here's what you can do to fix this problem fast, including something almost...
Relaxation and Mindfulness with Homemade Playdough
Some people who suffer from anxiety fidget a lot and like to keep their hands busy. For some that means holding a cigarette, fiddling with their keys, etc. I have found that in my practice, many anxious individuals find it relaxing to...
Calming Homemade Mist
If you feel tense and can't relax or have problem sleeping you may want to consider making your own soothing mist. You can use it at home but you can also carry it with you in your bag, even have one in your office or your car. Below I provide you with a recipe...
Executive Functioning Skills
Many kids with ADHD- Inattentive or combined type or nonverbal learning disabilities, for example, have deficits with executive functioning skills. This concept is "used by psychologists and neuroscientists to describe a loosely defined collection of brain processes...
Learning Disabilities: definition and resources
Taken directly from the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario website: “Learning Disabilities” refers to a variety of disorders that affect the acquisition, retention, understanding, organization or use of verbal and/or non-verbal information. These disorders...
Attachment with your adoptive or foster child
Join guest Dr. Karyn Purvis, author of The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family and Director of the Institure od Child Development at Texas Christian University to discuss how to establish the bonds of connection with your adopted child. ...
What To Do Guides for kids
A colleague of mine recommended these little interactive self-help workbooks to help children cope with anxiety, negativity, anger, problems with sleep, and OCD. The author uses lively metaphors and illustrations to make the concepts and strategies easy to understand....
Dunstan Baby Language
I first came across Dunstan Baby Language while watching Oprah. It captured my attention as a future mom and the need to be that "perfect" mom...but mostly out of the terror of not being able to understand my baby's cries and it having an impact on our attachment. I...
Parent and Child Playgroup at Waldorf
The last two weeks at the parent and child group at our local Waldorf school were simply nice. We met our new teacher… what a delight. She is so sweet and calm and great with the moms and the kids. Her assistant is beautiful too. The first time we handcrafted...
Traits Perpetuating Anxiety and How to Change Them
If you are on a quest to finding a natural anxiety treatment, you first need to be aware of what contributes to your anxiety and what perpetuates it. Individuals who suffer from anxiety often share common character traits, some are positive and some are less...
Natural Remedies to Relieve Symptoms of Anxiety
A great number of people of all ages suffer from anxiety. There are natural remedies to relieve symptoms of anxiety, which have been proven effective in studies which included control groups. If you are not willing to take prescriptions drugs and prefer to try the...