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Heaven on Earth - by Sharifa Oppenheimer (Paperback)

Heaven on Earth - by  Sharifa Oppenheimer (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>A BESTSELLER SINCE 2006</strong></p> <p>As we see a shift of old forms that were once the foundations of our daily lives, parents--who must prepare the next generation to meet the changing world--have more questions today than ever before. Although our cultural values and family structures may change, it is the atmosphere in the home that continues to form the foundation of a child's life. In <i>Heaven on Earth, </i> parent and educator Sharifa Oppenheimer reveals how parents can make the home environment warm, lively, loving, and consistent with their highest ideals.</p> <p><i>Heaven on Earth</i> balances a theoretical understanding of child development with practical ideas, resources, and tips that can transform family life. Readers will learn how to create the regular life rhythms needed to establish a foundation for learning; how to design indoor play environments that allow children the broadest development of skills; and how to create outdoor play spaces that encourage vigorous movement and a wide sensory palette. Through art, storytelling, and the festival celebrations, this book is an invaluable guide to building a "family culture" based on the guiding principle of love--a culture that supports children and encourages the free development of each unique soul.</p> <p>Sharifa Oppenheimer offers a gift from the heart. <i>Heaven on Earth</i> is a practical, inspiring resource that brings the author's informed, intuitive understanding of young children into the heart of the home.</p> <p><strong>CONTENTS</strong> </p> <p>How to Use this Book</p> <p>1. How Our Young Children Learn<br />2. The World of Rhythm<br />3. Celebrating Festivals Together<br />4. Indoor Play<br />5. Outdoor Play<br />6. The Wonder of Stories<br />7. Artistic Experiences for Your Young Child<br />8. Other Topics Parents Wonder About<br />9. Creating Your Family Culture</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Sharifa Oppenhiemer has given the world a great gift in the pages of this book. The important child-development information is exquisitely combined with the best 'How-to's' I have seen in any book for parents. Her book, is a ready guide that insures joyful, enthusiastic children who learn easily and contribute to their families and society for a lifetime. I have delighted in every page and feel this is absolutely A <b>must read</b> for parents, grandparents, teachers, and perhaps everyone who will ever touch the life of a child." --<b>Carla Hannaford, </b> Ph.D., biologist and international educational consultant to 32 countries and author of <i>Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All in Your Head</i> and <i>Awakening the Child Heart, Handbook for Global Parenting</i> <p/>This delightful book will be a wonderful resource for parents. They will certainly appreciate its warm, friendly, personal, and reassuring tone. I would have loved such a book when I was a young mother! For those whose children already attend Waldorf programs, it provides a helpful resource for creating a bridge between home and kindergarten. For others, this lovely book offers wonderful glimpses into the wise and nurturing practices of Waldorf early childhood education. In a world where childhood is increasingly 'media'ted and 'adult'erated, this book offers much-needed support for the protection of childhood. --<b>Susan Howard, </b> chairperson, Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America and coordinator, International Association for Steiner/Waldorf Early Childhood Education <p/>"Being a parent is a challenging assignment, but with the help of Sharifa Oppenheimer's book, <b><i>Heaven on Earth, </i></b> our work immediately becomes easier. This book is both heartfelt and practical. It offers sound parenting principles with down-to-earth examples of how to raise children with both insight and grace." --<b>Jack Petrash</b>, director, Nova Institute, and author, <i>Navigating the Terrain of Childhood: A Guidebook for Meaningful Parenting and Heartfelt Discipline</i><br>

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