Since its publication in 1983, Frames of Mind, written by Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner, has had a powerful effect on American educational thought.  And even as the number of schools that ascribe to Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences has increased exponentially, the number of Waldorf schools in North America has been doubling every decade. This lecture examines the parallels – and the contrasts – between M.I. Theory and Waldorf education.  $17.50                                                           

What happens when adults who were educated in the 1960s meet children growing up in the 21^st century? This sometimes comic, often explosive, but usually discouraging  encounter constitutes a severe trial for most parents and teachers. Eugene’s insights as a parent and teacher have made this our most popular offering.  $17.50

The challenges of “classroom management” grow more daunting each year. The pervasive influence of the media, the lack of rhythm and structure at home, and the dizzying speed of modern life all contribute to making today’s children more nervous, insecure and needy than ever. In this lecture Eugene views “difficult children” as mirrors of our difficult times, from whom teachers and parents have much to learn.  $17.50

The “Four Temperaments” have recently been “rediscovered” by Jerome Kagan of Harvard. This lecture provides an experiential approach to this valuable path of understanding children and bringing greater harmony into the home and classroom settings.  $17.50

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is believed to affect anywhere from 10% to 30% of American schoolchildren. Eugene Schwartz has worked directly with ADHD children and has served as a consultant to Waldorf school teachers, public school teachers and child psychologists struggling with this contemporary challenge. He surveys the prevalent mainstream schools of thought concerning ADHD, and explores the means by which Waldorf methods can help.  $17.50

The many children’s stories written by Eugene Schwartz – some of which appear in his book, Why the Setting Sun Turns Red and Other Stories for Children – are perennial favorites in Waldorf schools.  In this lecture, advice is given to parents and teachers on creative ways to answer the questions posed by young children, and imaginative, narrative approaches to difficult behavioral and social challenges in the home and the classroom.   $17.50                                                               

In spite of the best efforts of educators and psychologists, such childhood problems as ADHD, dyslexia, Asperger Syndrome, and schoolroom violence are increasing in incidence and severity. Are teachers and parents simply less capable of dealing with juvenile behavior - or are today's children really different? We will explore a new unfolding of soul and spirit that calls for a transformation of our ideas about childhood - and ourselves. Eugene's experiences as a parent and teacher in Waldorf and public schools served as the basis for his book Millennial Child (Anthroposophic Press). This lecture, given in Aspen, Colorado, also explores the effect of high

altitudes on children.  $17.50

Any Waldorf parent/teacher body that is experiencing communication difficulties will find this lecture to be practical and insightful.  Drawing on his understanding of the demands of the “Age of Michael,” Eugene examines the critical differences between parenting and teaching, and how these distinctions can lead to unrealistic expectations and misunderstandings. With characteristic candor and refreshing frankness, Eugene provides a pragmatic foundation for the Waldorf community of parents and teachers.  $17.50                                                          

Although the changes that occur in the nine year-old’s life can sometimes be overwhelming, learning how to tell time and measure, learning stories from the Old Testament, learning how houses are built and how clothing is made can bring comfort, support and courage. Eugene goes deeply into the Waldorf curriculum for Grade Three and points to its therapeutic and pedagogical value in the child’s life. $17.50

Rudolf Steiner’s description of the nine year-old change, according to Eugene Schwartz, is one of his greatest contributions to education. In this lecture, Eugene explores this critical stage in child development from the perspectives of physiology, neurology, psychology and spiritual transformation, and points to the many ways in which the Waldorf classroom is prepared to meet it. Eugene gives helpful hints to teachers and presents several important “personality changes" that parents may expect to occur in their child.  $17.50