William Crain Knihy

The narrative centers on the establishment of Safe Haven Farm Sanctuary by Bill Crain and his wife Ellen, where they rescue over 70 animals from dire circumstances. This unique sanctuary not only offers a safe haven for various species, including goats and a minihorse, but also serves as a platform for Bill to study animal emotions and behaviors. His observations draw parallels between the emotional states of these animals and the feelings of human children, providing valuable insights into psychology and compassion.

Focusing on influential theorists, this book explores the evolution of individual development, tracing its roots from Rousseau to contemporary ethologists and psychoanalysts. It highlights the contributions of various thinkers who have shaped our understanding of human growth, emphasizing a developmental perspective that integrates diverse theoretical frameworks. This comprehensive overview serves as a valuable resource for students seeking to grasp the complexities of developmental theory.

In 2006, William “Bill” Crain was a psychology professor and his wife, Ellen, a pediatrician. They purchased a run-down farm in upstate New York, and two years later opened Safe Haven Farm Sanctuary. It is now home to over 170 animals rescued from slaughter. In Animal Stories, Bill writes about how he and Ellen decided to start the sanctuary and tells the stories of 25 animals and their many surprising behaviors. Read about Katie, a hen who cared for a little partridge; Cesar, a little goat who constantly gets into trouble; Reggie, a rooster who instilled fear in all the staff; Milo, a goat who suddenly charged the dominant Duncan to defend his mother; four rambunctious young turkeys who quietly listened to a reverent Girl Scout ceremony; Ducky, a turkey who, despite severe arthritis, walked from her barn to greet a Buddhist monk; and many others. In addition to enjoying the stories, readers will learn a great deal about nonhuman animals.

Celebrate and Rediscover the Restorative Power of Childhood It’s easy to sometimes feel that our lives have become dull and stagnant. Now, in Forever Young , psychologist William Crain invites us to consider how six great individuals were able to call upon the powers of childhood to restore their spirits and nurture their creativity. Explore the remarkable biographies of Henry David Thoreau, Albert Einstein, Charlotte Brontë, Howard Thurman, Jane Goodall and Rachel Carson, and discover how each one revived childhood qualities such as a sense of wonder, playfulness and a feeling for nature, and in the process overcame personal roadblocks and expanded our understanding of the world. Following these inspiring stories, Crain also offers practical suggestions for how we too can reclaim the spirit and strengths of childhood to help us uncover meaning and purpose in our own lives. 

Wie bereiten wir Kinder am besten auf die Welt von morgen vor? Aktuelle Studien fokussieren sich oft auf Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und führen zu immer früherem akademischen Druck, was gravierende Folgen für die Kindheit hat. Der Stress, der durch diesen Druck entsteht, ist kaum zu vermeiden. William Crain zeigt jedoch, dass wir die Intelligenz unserer Kinder fördern können, indem wir ihre Entwicklungsbedürfnisse respektieren und ihnen ermöglichen, in der Gegenwart zu leben und zu wachsen. Der Psychologieprofessor plädiert für eine kindzentrierte Pädagogik, die es Kindern erlaubt, eigene Urteile zu bilden, Entscheidungen zu treffen und Herausforderungen auf ihre eigene Art zu meistern. Diese Herangehensweise unterstützt nicht nur die individuelle Entwicklung, sondern hilft auch, kreatives und verantwortungsbewusstes Handeln zu fördern. Die Ansätze bieten wertvolle Einsichten für Eltern, Pädagogen und Psychologen, die Kinder dabei unterstützen möchten, ihr volles Potenzial zu entfalten und zu selbstständigen, kreativen Menschen heranzuwachsen.