Emily is an educator turned homeschooling mother to three boys and co-founder of Tender Sapling, a Baha’i inspired online shop and blog. She can also be found teaching Children’s Classes, serving as Organizational Change Facilitator for Best for Babes Foundation, and writing about creating a breastfeeding-friendly world. Emily has a master’s degree in education from […]
New Radiant Hearts Lesson: Forgiveness
The Online Lesson for Forgiveness is now available! Download the lesson documents, listen to the songs, and see samples of several crafts and activities here: [button link=”https://www.enablemetogrow.com/forgiveness/” type=”icon” icon=”heart”] Forgiveness Online Lesson[/button] This lesson is part of Radiant Hearts, a program for families to learn Baha’i prayers, memorize short quotations from the Writings […]
Reciting the Short Obligatory Prayer with Pure-Hearted Devotion
‘Abdu’l-Baha has described the Obligatory Prayer as “the very water of life” and “the cause of existence, of the refinement of souls, and of their attainment to the utmost joy.” Saying one of the Obligatory Prayers each day is the duty of all Baha’is who have reached the age of maturity. There are three prayers […]
Bring the Study of the Baha’i Writings into Your Busy Life: Interview with Jon Rezin from HearTheWritings
HearTheWritings is a resource which people from all walks of life – busy mothers included – can use to study the Baha’i Writings. Whether you have an iPod, MP3 player, CD player, or computer, the professionally recorded Baha’i audiobooks and letters offered by HearTheWritings can be a truly valuable resource in your home, allowing you […]
Sharing Baha’u’llah’s Birthday With Our Children
At this time of year, a very special Holy Day is approaching: the Birth of Baha’u’llah! Birthdays are often seen as a special time to celebrate the blessing of creation, to reflect on the meaning of life and to consider one’s contribution to others. When we celebrate the birth of others, we often let them […]
New Radiant Hearts Lesson: Thankfulness
The Online Lesson for Thankfulness is now available! Download the lesson documents, listen to the songs, and see samples of several crafts and activities here: [button link=”https://www.enablemetogrow.com/thankfulness/” type=”icon” icon=”heart”] Thankfulness Online Lesson[/button] This lesson is part of Radiant Hearts, a program for families to learn Baha’i prayers, memorize short quotations from the Writings […]
What Our Kids Are Saying About Radiant Hearts
We all know kids say the funniest things. We’d love to hear what your kids are saying about what they have learned through the Radiant Hearts program. Here are a few things our three-year-olds have said over the past six months: “Mum, fill yourself up with sugar, love and harmony!” (similar to the quotation from […]
New Radiant Hearts Lesson: Truthfulness
The Online Lesson for Truthfulness is now available! Download the lesson documents, listen to the songs, and see samples of several crafts and activities here: [button link=”https://www.enablemetogrow.com/truthfulness/” type=”icon” icon=”heart”] Truthfulness Online Lesson[/button] This lesson is part of Radiant Hearts, a program for families to learn Baha’i prayers, memorize short quotations from the Writings […]
Questions and Quotations to Consider When Choosing Toys and Books
As parents, we convey our values to our children through what we have in our homes. The toys, books, clothes and even foods we give our children will influence their opinions of what is acceptable in our family as well as their perceptions of the world. In today’s society, children are being increasingly targeted by […]
Feast Playdough Activity (Free Printable)
Incorporating young children into Feast can be a challenge, especially if plans for how to do this are not made ahead of time. As with most outings or events with young children, you will likely have a more enjoyable and peaceful time if realistic expectations for behavior are set ahead of time. Sitting still during […]