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~ Thoughts on Pagan Parenting ~

Poetry is a very important part of the Wiccan Religion. Read poetry to your children whenever you get a chance. Encourage them to express themselves through poetry.

Music is also such a wonderful part of the Wiccan religion. I try to sing my children's names in little songs that I change or even make up. I'm a terrible singer, but they love my enthusiasm.

Expose your children to art. We're lucky enough to have a great art museum very close to our house. Give your children plenty of opportunities to express themselves through paint, sculpture, etc.

Read to your children. Discuss with them what they read. Get them thinking about what they read.

Cook with your children. They will feel successful and learn a valuable skill. It may take longer and make a bigger mess, but it's well worth it.

Start and continue traditions with your child. This is what they will remember and pass on to your grandchildren. The traditions don't have to be elaborate, just something you'll all enjoy doing together for the Sabbats or other special occassions.

Dance, laugh, sing, play, discover, cuddle, love, read, kiss, wrestle, run, skip, explore, make messes. That's what a Pagan parent can do with their children.

I think by being close to our children we become closer to the Divine. Sharing the Elements with you children, showing them the Full Moon...seeing their wonder and delight can help you feel it too

Other people's thoughts that I liked:

An imaginative child is rarely a lonely child.
Children will forget what you told them, but they won't forget how you made them feel.
Children are a gift from the Goddess. Loving them and taking good care of them is your way to say "Thank you" to her.
Parenting is a trial and error process.

*Brightest Of Blessings*

Great Mother Godddess
Lady of the Earth
Lady of the Sky
Matron of all things.
I praise your sacred Name

Oh Weave of the ways
Oh spinner of time
I invoke thy sacred spirit into my life
Into my heart
Into my spirit
To know and love you always

Lady of the Earth,
Each day I wake upon thy body
Each Day I wake to your beauty
Each day I wake to your blessings
Each day I wake to your love
You who are all things,
Through your essence all things are sacred

Lady of the Sky,
You are the veil that protects us
You are the blessings we take in with each breath
You nurish us and sustain us
You gude and love us

Godess of the Universe,
You are the Sun, The stars, and the moon
You are the Love and Fear
You are the comfort and love
You are the Peace and Choas
You are ALL

Guide me, Great Mother
Hold me in your loving arms
Kiss me with your Divine Love
Give me Peace
Give me Estacy
I praise thee

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Goddess, We Thank Thee
For the flowers that bloom about our feet,
For the tender grass so fresh and sweet,
For the song of the bird and the hum of the bee,
for all the beauty we hear or see,
Goddess, we thank thee.
For the blue of the stream and of the sky,
For the pleasant shade of branches up high,
For the fragrant air and cooling breeze,
For the beauty of the blooming trees,
Goddess, we thank thee.

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Comment by Panda love 1 day ago: abc book of shadows is really wonderfull, and so is circle round by anne hill and daine baker

Comment by Mrs White on February 5, 2010 at 3:06pm: THe ABC Book of Shadows is really good. Here's a list from a Pagan Parenting Workshop I gave at the Pagan Unity Festival in Modesto

Pagan Parenting Books/Resource List
Pagan Kids' Activity Book by Amber K
All I See Is Part of Me by Chara M. Curtis
When the Wind Stops by Charlotte Zolotow
Aisha's Moonlit Walk: Stories and Celebrations For The Pagan Year by Anika Stafford
The Lady of Ten Thousand Names and Goddesses by Burleigh Muten
The Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter Solstice by Wendy Pfeffer
The Lorax (Classic Seuss) by Dr. Seuss
ABC Book of Shadows by Katie Olivares
Raising Witches: Teaching Wiccan Faith to Children by Ashleen O’Gaea
Circle Round: Raising Children in Goddess Traditions by Starhawk, Anne Hill and Diane Baker
Circle Round and Sing (CD) by Anne Hill
Wild Magic: Celebrating the Earth Throughout the Year by Lichen June
Aidan's First Full Moon Circle by W. Lyon Martin
Celebrating the Great Mother - Earth-Honoring Activities for Parents & Children by Cait Johnson
Storm Boy and Frog Girl by Owen Paul Lewis
Pagan Parenting: Spiritual, Magical & Emotional Development of the Child by Kristin Madden
Sacred Seasons: Celebrating Nature Spirituality as a Family by October's Autumn Child
Pagan Homeschooling by Kristin Madden

Comment by Adrienne Arrington on February 5, 2010 at 9:46am: I like "moonstick" "Lulu goes to witch school" "The boy and the cloth of dreams" All of the "Miss Spider" books geez....I read whatever I can get my hands on to my little girl. Oh the "Priddy book" line are all soft cover interactive books and Ara LOVED those, they are made for the wee ones to drag around and rough up

Comment by Heather Miller on February 4, 2010 at 11:27pm: Does anyone know of any really colorful books that may be interesting for a 9 month old? I love to read to her before bedtime and would really appreciate any suggestions! Thank you!

Comment by Adrienne Arrington on January 15, 2010 at 7:27pm: check witchvox, they have things broken into groups and age brackets thay might have a list

Comment by Gloria Gypsy on January 11, 2010 at 8:17pm: I am wondering if anyone can direct me to any online pagan communities/study groups that are suitable for a 14 yr old.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Comment by Sharon on January 4, 2010 at 11:23am: Has anyone seen the books by Ellen Jackson. I only have two of them, Winter Solstice and Summer Solstice, but they are really well written with really beautiful illustrations. I highly recommend them for anyone looking at books for their kids. My son is 5 and he loves it when I read these.

Comment by Laydie Moon on January 3, 2010 at 10:24pm: Merry Meet everyone! I myself have a 7 year old daughter and a 5 year old son. I am doing all I can to teach my children about religion but I won't force them to believe in any perticular one. They are free to chose for themselfs. I am working on getting in touch with Goddess and God as well as myself. Feel free to add me if you wish! Blessed Be!

Comment by Adrienne Arrington on December 24, 2009 at 9:22am: Happy Holiday! since this is the time I go visit family (and I'm sure others do too) May you be safe as you travel and have a pleasent few days!

Comment by Willow Bastel on December 20, 2009 at 9:31pm: Merry meet! I just joined PaganSpace today, and I am so glad to have found a parenting group. I have two sons - a 4-year-old and a 12-year-old. I hope everyone has a wonderful Yule! Blessings!