Links & Resources: Spiritual Parenting – Child Spirit
The Secret Spiritual World of Children by Tobin Hart's (PhD). In this groundbreaking new book on, the author's research demonstrated that over 90% of children had mystical or spiritual experiences. He recommends that as parents we communicate to children with the respect of knowing that they are fully capable spiritual beings. He goes further to say our role is to allow/support their access to their sense of oneness. He makes the case for us to support their journey rather than being shut down as is largely the case now.
Torbin and his wife Mary also run a non-profit focused on children's spirituality and run regular conferences. Check them out at www.childspirit.net
Magical Child by Joseph Chilton Pearce
The Little Angel Series, by Leia Stinnett and two of my favourites are: Exploring the Chakras and Crystals R For Kids. www.insight-books.com/lists/author/Leia_Stinnett.html
Cosmic Cradle by Elizabeth Carmen and Neil Carman Ph.D This book outlines multi-cultural research of pre-birth communication www.cosmiccradle.com
The Indigo Children by Jan Tober etc. A book introducing indigo children. www.indigochild.com
The Care and Feeding of Indigo Children by Doreen Virtue PhD Doreen outlines how many children who are labelled AHDA are actually Indigo children and we need to understand how to help them blossom rather than give them Ritalin. www.angeltherapy.com
Anatomy of the Spirit by Carolyn Myss. Carolyn Myss, Deepak Chopra, Louise Hay and many others outline how blocked thoughts and energy centres can lead to illness. This CD was designed using the philosophy that by opening the energy centres and instilling positive thoughts, we can also take steps to strengthen our children. www.myss.com
Circle Round Raising Children in Goddess Traditions by Starhawk Diane Baker, and Anne Hill www.circleround.com Starhawk's book provides us with ideas for ceremonies that help children embrace the seasons of life.
Spirit Games 300 Fun Activities that Bring Children Comfort and Joy by Barbara Sher
Children yoga program and website www.childrenyoga.com
Children of the New Earth www.childrenofthenewearth.com A new magazine that covers spiritual parenting. It looks like some wonderful articles.
Parenting with Spirit www.parentingwithspirit.com