Lou Harvey-Zahra grew up and did her teacher training in England. She now lives in Melbourne, Australia, where she has taught in a number of different kindergarten, primary, special needs and Steiner-Waldorf school settings. She runs conscious parenting workshops and is the author of Happy Child, Happy Home; Creative Discipline, Connected Family; and Through the Rainbow: A Waldorf Birthday Story for Children.
'Anyone who has heard of Lou Harvey-Zahra's wonderful talks, or
read any of her previous books, will be pleased to see her font of
wisdom can be applied to the older children too. It is so helpful
to read her insightful advice, practical and heart-warming ideas
and creative discipline tips for the over 7's, and delving into the
developmental changes taking place at 7, 9 and 12 years of age. A
practical, easy to read and down to earth guide.'
-- Kindling
'Growing Children, Thriving Children gives teachers and parents
insightful and practical answers when the hurried pace of teaching
leaves you looking for answers... A lifeline for teachers and
parents during those middle childhood years of ages 7-12. You will
find yourself nodding as you begin to see the mirror images that
only a parent or teacher of a child in this age of awakening can
see. This is a must-have for any teacher or school leader in middle
childhood.'
-- Steiner Books
'I love Lou Harvey-Zahras advice, which is fun but practical, and
rooted in love... With very few books available about this age,
when children are starting to grow away from us and be more
independent and yet crying out for support, it's really helpful to
be able to reflect on what they might be feeling and how we can
best nurture and guide them.'
-- Saffia Farr, Editor, JUNO Magazine
'A much needed book: in contrast to shelf after shelf in the
library and bookshop dedicated to baby and toddler books, there
seems to be remarkably little available addressing the middle
years.
I would totally recommend this book to parents and carers of 7-12
year olds - I am very sure that it will, as it says on the cover,
increase your awareness and confidence as a parent. And I strongly
suspect you, too, will be back for reminders over the course of
these busy, challenging and surprising years.'
-- Lincolnshire Waldorf Group
'If you have children between 7-12 years or coming close to this
age, you simply must read this book! Such a crucial time for
connection and setting up for more ease in the teen years. Growing
Children, Thriving Children is full of gold for parents!'
-- Katherine Thompson, parent
'I am super grateful to have read Growing Children, Thriving
Children and to refer to it -- as there aren't many books on this
middle period of childhood. Lou Harvey-Zahra's book beautifully
explains the transition that largely goes unrecognised at nine
years in our society today.'
-- Sarah Barber, parent
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