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Celebrating the Great Mother: A Handbook of Earth-Honoring Activities for Parents and Children |  | Authors: Cait Johnson, Maura D. Shaw
Publisher: Destiny Books
Category: Book
List Price: $16.95
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Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 203615
Media: Paperback
Pages: 248
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8 x 7.9 x 0.5
ISBN: 0892815507
Dewey Decimal Number: 291.446
EAN: 9780892815500
ASIN: 0892815507
Publication Date: June 1, 1995
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Product Description
Adults have a wide array of books to help explore earth-based spirituality. But what if they want to include their children? Here is a handbook to help parents, caregivers, teachers, and counselors create meaningful spiritual experiences that will inspire children of all ages. The ideas, suggestions, and activities collected here show how to bring children into rituals that celebrate seasonal cycles and help reclaim the spiritual roots of today's modern holidays. With surprisingly little effort, earth-centered activities and rituals can be incorporated into simple daily routines. Part 1, "Handbook for Earth-Connected Parenting," gives techniques for developing a child's inner wisdom and sense of the sacred: dream journals, visualization, Tarot play, talismans, and interactions with the natural world Part 2 is a guide to the specific seasonal festivals, and offers a comprehensive collection of practical and enjoyable ways to celebrate the sacred days of our ancestors. Make a bean rune divination system, gather smudge sticks, grow grass pots, assemble a "dream pillow," create altars the authors offer easy-to-follow suggestions. Includes suggested reading and resource sections for locating additional information and materials for creative projects.
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 Earth-honoring book April 16, 2009
Jessica M. Zeffery (alaska)
Great references and stories. Good book for any goddess inspired spirituality or those that focus on the earth in their spirituality.
Mother Goddess March 11, 2009
Prairie Amma (Kansas, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really liked this book when I had it. There's a lot of gentle, earth activities for children and the ideas can be adapted for your "inner child" - or even better for the inner child or your friends and family. I really like the cover and the black and white illustrations inside. It's one of those things that remind me of my own childhood and it's a great inspiration for bringing some of that back into your family circle. Myths and "religious" ritual are really important for our emotional lives and imagination and it seems like there's more for children to choose from now. Whether you have a boy or a girl, this book will help foster gentleness, kindness towards animals and other creatures, respect towards women and mothers - for yourself too. There's little exercises on meditation, gardening, seasonal holidays, and crafts. A lot of fun.
Love this book! September 22, 2008
Leisa Demostene (odessa, texas United States)
This include thoughtful meditations, and rituals that skip the pomp and focus on the meaning. Their book makes me feel grounded, while at the same time makes my spirit soar. I read a lot, and I'm delighted by their unique ideas. I loved "Circle Round," but I have to say that this book hits at a deeper level. They manage to bridge the gap between the ancient and the modern in simple meaningful ways. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book, and wish there was more!
Beautiful September 1, 2007
Heather A. Reay (NJ)
I was very pleased with this book on how it is detailed and easy to follow. Beautifully written and supportive in nature's path religions. I finally feel like I can get my two little children involved in Pagan holidays without confusing them or labeling our path. A must for Pagan parents!
This is perfect for beginners and beyond July 31, 2007
C. McElroy (Chicago)
I have been looking for a good book to begin the explaniations for my children. This is the one. It is very simple, not draining. Very easy to understand and communicate without complication. Activities are wonderful and great for all ages/faiths. Very good references for further use and research. Great to start with! My children will love the adventures the book proposes!
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