WALDORF SCHOOLS

By focusing on the whole child - body, mind, emotional body and spirit - Waldorf schools distinguish themeselves from a public educational system that stresses intellectual development above all else.

My husband and I left Manhattan last year in hope of finding more space, cheaper rents and cultural diversity in Brooklyn. Education decisions seem to be in our not too distant future. We found a group of dedicated parents launching a Waldorf School.

As parents of a child attending a Waldorf school, we were expected to expose our child to limited or no television. This is our family's story of our collective weaning off of the boob-tube.

A brief overview of some of the ways the Waldorf education method benefits children. Also touches on the negative hits that it is receiving.

Charter schools are defying the structure of traditional schools in Hawaii.

Many parents are dissatisfied with America's failing public school systems, but are unsure of the possible alternatives available to them. Here is a brief glimpse at a few atlernative educational options.

Choosing a preschool for your child has to be based on the learning style that you feel will best fit your child.

This article briefly describes the key differences between organic, biodynamic and sustainable farmed wines. Certification processes and sulfate content are also discussed.

Simple, creative toys that are NOT made in China are readily available. There are safe, natural toys that inspire imaginative play that are made in the United States, Europe, and other parts of the world without the use of toxic materials.

A healthy will-power is dependent on a healthy body - and health comes from food. Good food. Long-term weight loss can only be possible when the will is strong and the mind and body are healthy.

Mythology is vital and alive for us today. The Twilight of the Gods, a story from Norse mythology, reflects our rite of passage from childhood innocence to adult reponsibility.

Picking the right preschool is hard enough. For parents of twins, or triplets, this process is even more complicated. Here's 15 questions to ask of preschool providers to make the task easier.

Nature tables are often used in Waldorf and Montessori schools or homeschools. This is not to say they are only for school environments. Every home deserves a nature table.

The Internet is riddled with articles preaching the good and bad of computers in classrooms or schools. When should children begin interacting with technology? How long should they be allowed to explore? Do computers really "dumb up" children and adults for that matter?

Choosing the best child care can be an overwhelming and difficult decision. The following resources will walk you through the types of providers and how to search for the best options for your family.

Overview of the local haunts, tourist attractions, and relocation guide to New York City.

Some fear homeschooling will result in an inferior education, some fear a certain stigma, and some just fear the dreaded socialization issue....here aer the arguments.

Gossip Girls is a new series on the CW based on the books by Cecily von Ziegesar.

With environmentalism becoming trendy you have probably heard the term natural family living one way or another.

Government programs and private foundations offer free grants and scholarships for day care.

Sedona is a beautiful community ... read more!

William Leach's Land of Desire discusses the era of change between the 1890s and the 1920s as corporate business and consumer capitalism drastically revolutionized American society and where culture began confusing "the good life with goods."