The Importance of Childhood

Hearthstone honors and protects the wonder of childhood. Every effort is expended to make Hearthstone a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for the children. 

Play matters.

In November of 1959 the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights recognized play as a right of every child. 
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http://www.communityplaythings.com/resources/articles/2009/play-priceless

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-serious-need-for-play/

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Nature nurtures. 

Studies show that anxiety, depression, and possibly ADD are reduced when children spend more time in nature. Time spent in nature provides children with opportunities for problem solving and risk-taking.

last child in the woods

Stories heal.

Waldorf education is deeply bound up with the oral tradition, beginning with fairy tales. healing stories resource