Adam Blanning MD practices anthroposophic family medicine in Denver, Colorado, USA, and is a co-leader of the Medical Section at the Goetheanum. He received an English literature degree (1995), Doctor of Medicine (1999) and completed a family medicine residency (2002) all at the University of Colorado. He taught family medicine at both New York Medical College and the University of Colorado School of Medicine before starting his anthroposophic medical practice. While he sees patients of all ages and for a wide variety of conditions, healthy development and the special needs of children has always been a core interest. For more than 20 years he has worked collaboratively with Waldorf schools, particularly around methods for observing and better understanding children’s behaviors and needs. He teaches nationally and internationally, co-directs the physician training programs for anthroposophic medicine in the U.S. and Canada, and is a past president of the Anthroposophic Health Association (AHA). Dr. Blanning is the author of Understanding Deeper Developmental Needs: Holistic Approaches for Challenging Behaviors in Children and Raising Sound Sleepers: Helping Children Use their Senses to Rest and Self-Soothe. He lives with his wife and two children in Colorado. https://medicalsection.goetheanum.ch https://www.denvertherapies.com.

Laura Scappaticci is a multifaceted professional known for her work as a writer, podcaster, and non-profit leader who focuses on spirituality, anthroposophy, and personal growth. Her work addresses the forces of materialism and connecting people to the living. Laura lives in northern California, and is a mother of three children. Her recent works includes: * That Good May Become, exploring spiritual experiences in everyday life. * More than 40 online and face-to-face programs and events for the Anthroposophical Society in America * The Anthroposopher podcast— Interviews with spiritual educators on topics like meditation, death and dying, mindful money, and more * Simplicity Parenting coaching certification, a philosophy that enriches and simplifies family life by working with the natural rhythms of childhood.