Family day care or childminding plays a significant role in the provision of childcare in many countries, but is facing new challenges. Bringing together theory, research and knowledge from practice, this topical book presents a variety of informative perspectives on this important service. Contributors from ten countries draw on their recent research to examine how family day care has developed in differing economic and social climates. Covering the views of policy makers, childcare providers and parents, the book includes discussion of: * levels of government intervention * training and...
Family day care or childminding plays a significant role in the provision of childcare in many countries, but is facing new challenges. Bringing toget...
In 1984, Robert Sachs' daughter, Shamara Phillipa, died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Although tragic for Robert's entire family, Shamara's death happened in a most unusual circumstance. A Tibetan Buddhist lama was staying at Robert's home and performed the Tibetan Buddhist practice known as phowa (pronounced POH WHAH) or transference of consciousness at the time of death. From this practice, Robert and his wife, Melanie, witnessed an amazing transformation in their daughter's appearance - things that defied medical explanation. And then for 10 days, it was as if everything they had...
In 1984, Robert Sachs' daughter, Shamara Phillipa, died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Although tragic for Robert's entire family, Shamara's ...
Through his training as a clinical social worker, massage therapist, yoga teacher, and student of Tibetan Buddhism, Robert Sachs has studied and learned to master and teach forms of meditation, biofeedback, progressive relaxation, and yoga. His appreciation for the value of sleep and deep rest is the inspiration behind Start Your Day with a Good Night's Sleep.
This is a book devoted to quality rest and sleep, written by one of today's leading holistic health therapists and educators. Like many of Robert's books, it is practical, designed as a guidebook to address the sleeplessness,...
Through his training as a clinical social worker, massage therapist, yoga teacher, and student of Tibetan Buddhism, Robert Sachs has studied and le...
