From the Stacks: September 8, 2006

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Life Learning is a forum for parents educating their kids outside the confines of school walls. In the September/October issue, contributions about parents' experiences with self-directed learning make up a good portion of the content. In 'Thanks for the Trust,' Carlo Ricci reflects on the success he encountered by giving his toddlers more control in matters like toilet training and conflict resolution. His thesis: Adults' incessant training and correcting frustrates youngsters, ultimately making difficult processes out of what would have come naturally. For instance, he noticed that by letting his daughters' fights run their course, the clashes became shorter and less frequent. Anecdotes such as this fill Life Learning with interesting tips for parents and home-teachers who want to optimize everyday learning. -- Suzanne Lindgren

Alternatives, a free quarterly distributed throughout the Pacific Northwest, is aimed at the multi-faceted citizen of the Earth who's striving for change. In the Fall issue, the tone of each article varies widely as contributors speak their minds -- some convey anger or hope, while others combine frustration with inspiration and optimism. Alternatives covers topics from the environment to spirit, politics to culture, often stopping to ponder the intersections of these diverse themes. Newsprint allows the editor to pack copious amounts of thoughtful text into a slim and overtly recyclable periodical. -- Suzanne Lindgren

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