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Lou Harvey-Zahra is an experienced parenting coach and respected author of holistic parenting books. She grew up and did her teacher training in England before moving to Australia where she has taught in numerous kindergarten, primary, special needs and Steiner-Waldorf school settings for over 25 years. Lou runs conscious parenting workshops, online parenting courses, and presents to parents and teachers across the globe. Her books include Growing Children, Thriving Children; Happy Child, Happy Home; Creative Discipline, Connected Family; and Through the Rainbow. She is a mother to two wonderful grown-up children and currently lives in Melbourne, Australia. Danielle Harbison is an experienced teacher, homeschool mum and successful parenting blogger. She has been a teacher, in primary schools, for ten years and is trained in Rudolf Steiner education and positive behaviour for learning. Her blog and Instagram offer inspiration for homeschooling families. Danielle has a deep love of crafts, nature and photography. She is the mother of four young children and lives in Sydney, Australia.
'The beauty of this book for me is that it goes so much further than the usual book of craft and story ideas. As we would expect with Lou Harvey-Zahra involved, it is not only full of wise parenting tips, but it also includes many helpful concepts of child development in easily digestible form. This is a delightful book and would make a perfect present for new parents or even soon to be parents. It would also be an excellent addition to a parents' library for any early childhood setting or parent and child group.' -- Kindling 'It quite simply, contains everything you would ever need for simple, meaningful connection with your kids It's gentle, with tips and suggestions for a calm family rhythm, peppered with lovely creative moments and even some recipes. Crucially, almost all of the contents is easily achieved at home, with the things you have in your house Every family needs this book on their shelves.' -- Charlotte and the Boys 'It is one of those books that needs to be in every home.' -- Our World of Wonder 'It's packed FULL of so many ideas of things that you can do with your children. Over 200 pages of crafts, recipes, celebrations and much more. I highly recommend it to anyone with children.' -- Large Family Mama Praise for Growing Children, Thriving Children: 'I love Lou Harvey-Zahra's advice, which is fun but practical, and rooted in love.' -- Saffia Farr, JUNO Magazine '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. A practical, easy to read and down to earth guide.' -- Kindling Praise for Creative Discipline, Connected Family: 'At last, a discipline book that does not mention time out, rewards and punishments! I have finished the book and enjoyed every page.' -- Caroline Anderson (child psychologist, family therapist and parent) 'Creative Discipline, Connected Family will lighten the load and enlighten the mind. I recommend Lou's books for every parent's bookshelf.' -- John Allison (Steiner-Waldorf teacher, educational and parenting consultant, parent) 'Lou's Creative Discipline, Connected Family is filled with such pearls of wisdom, I have read it from cover to cover many times. I find that each time I have a challenging situation or I'm asked for advice, one of Lou's pearls easily and quickly jumps to mind! I own two copies so I can always lend one out to parents.' -- Melissa Baker (Steiner-Waldorf early years teacher) Praise for Happy Child, Happy Home: 'I really like the style of writing from Lou Harvey-Zahra, which is light, sometimes funny, down to earth and full of very practical examples... It is an uplifting guide!' -- Kindling, The Journal for Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Care and Education 'This is a fantastic parenting book, just for the sheer fact that it aims to encourage happiness and positivity in children and families.' -- Families Online
