Why Children Need Boundaries - by Lois Eijgenraam (Paperback)

About the Book

An inspiring and thoughtful guide on how to set loving boundaries to help children of all ages develop healthily.

Book Synopsis

Children of all ages need clear boundaries to help them navigate the world around them and develop healthily. But 'boundaries' doesn't just mean rules: babies need physical boundaries such as loving arms or a crib to feel safe; young children depend on regular routines to know what will happen next and what they'll be doing tomorrow; older children need space to make positive choices and develop as individuals.

So how can we provide appropriate boundaries for our children? And how do we know when to adapt them, as children grow?

This insightful book gives an overview of the types of boundaries children need at different ages and stages, from babies to young adults. It offers a parent's toolkit of practical advice on common pitfalls to avoid, how to form healthy family habits and how to set appropriate rules.

Lois Eijgenraam, author of Helping Children Form Healthy Attachments, draws on Rudolf Steiner's theories of child development to create a holistic, natural and positive guide to inspire and support your own approach to parenting.

About the Author

Lois Eijgenraam was born in 1965 in the Netherlands. She has been a kindergarten teacher for over 30 years and also works as an educational consultant and lecturer. She is the author of Helping Children Form Healthy Attachments (Floris Books). Barbara Mees is a professional translator living in the Netherlands.