With parents and grandparents in mind, this book describes how the school and the home can complete a cooperative circle in providing a mantle of warmth in support of the children. Poplawski describes developmentally appropriate pictures of the growing child and explains the concepts behind many Waldorf pedagogical practices. Topics include: Taming the Media Monster The Power of Play Toys Are Not Us Children and Sports-Finding a Balance An Esoteric View of the Human Being and Its Value in the Education of the Child Paradise Lost: The Nine-Year Change The Four Temperaments Watching Your Temperament Waldorf Publications ISBN 1-888365-72-2 Softbound 111 pages 6.5 x 8 inches+++Thomas Poplawski