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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares her tips and reflections on parenting with purpose in the modern world. Author of children's books A is for Allah-u-Abha + Counting through the Baha'i year, and poetry books To Mother + Will You Break the Silence?
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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares some great last-minute ideas for celebrating Ayyam-i-Ha. The resources for this episode are as follows: Quote: From the Kitab-i-Aqdas Video Explanation of Ayyam-i-Ha Living the Life: Have an in-home treasure hunt Resource: Printable Ayyam-i-Ha Treasure Hunt Cards Song: Ayyam-i-Ha by Colby Jeffers Andrea's Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg Instagram: @bahaigifts Email: info@andreahope.org Website: www.andreahope.org
Ep. 56: A repost of the episode about Ayyam-i-Ha gift ideas with even more resources! The resources for this episode are as follows: Baha'i quote Living the Life: Try these gift ideas - Books, Cards, Puzzles, Decorations, Prayer-related gifts, Make a calendar, Theatre Gifts, Cooking/Baking Gifts, Art Gifts. (View our Facebook album) Resource: All Done Monkey Ayyam-i-Ha Gift Guide Song: The Ayyam-i-Ha Song by William Sears and the Ayyam-i-Ha kids Andrea's Etsy Shop: https://www.et...
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares a Baha'i perspective on healing and the harmony of science and religion. The resources for this episode are as follows: Quote: Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Baha Living the Life: Give/Request Food Delivery Resource: The Book of Comfort & Healing, Ocean of Healing, Healing Postcard Andrea's Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg Instagram: @bahaigifts Email: info@andreahope.org Website: www.andreahope.org
This is a repost of Episode 34 on how families of different faiths address the secular aspects of the Christmas season. The resources for this episode are as follows: Baha'i quote: https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/the-universal-house-of-justice/messages/19861106_001/1#725756361 Living the Life: Honor and Develop Traditions Resource: https://www.worldreligionnews.com/religion-news/winter-religious-holidays-video-and-infographic Andrea's Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/sho...
In honor of the Centenary of the Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Baha, Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares 13 children's books that honor 'Abdu'l-Baha. The resources for this episode are as follows: Quote: from 27 November 2021 tribute by the Universal House of Justice Resources: Preschool Remembering ‘Abdu’l-Baha - https://amzn.to/3ptlnM0 ‘Abdu’l-Baha Was Kind - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1080746112 The Kind Servant - https://amzn.to/3GhKW9k Elementary School ‘Abdu’l-Baha Love...
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope talks about staying connected to the true meaning behind holy days. The resources for this episode are as follows: Quote: The observance of holy days occupies a central place in every religion. Through their commemoration, the calendar year becomes the stage on which the signal events associated with the life and ministry of the divine Manifestations of God are annually remembered and honoured. This remembrance has both a personal dimension, providing a time...
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope dispels some myths about being a primary caregiver. The resources for this episode are as follows: Quote: With reference to the question of the training of children:6 given the emphasis placed by Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá on the necessity for the parents to train their children while still in their tender age, it would seem preferable that they should receive their first training at home at the hand of their mother, rather than be sent to a nursery. Shoul...
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares ideas for having children contribute to Baha'i Feasts. The resources for this episode are as follows: How often have well-organized Bahá’í children’s classes given parents, even those who are not Bahá’ís, the incentive to learn more and study more deeply the Teachings of the Faith! How often have the children, through their songs and recitation of prayers during Feasts and at other gatherings of the friends, added luster and inspiration to the program...
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope reflects on her neighborhood teaching campaign. The resources for this episode are as follows: Baha'i quote Living the Life: Add your core activities to Eventbrite Resource: Try Zazzle.com to make custom yard signs for your events. Andrea's Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg Instagram: @bahaigifts Email: info@andreahope.org Website: www.andreahope.org
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope talks about organizing a summer teaching campaign. The resources for this episode are as follows: Baha'i quote Living the Life: Welcome refugees locally Resource: Follow #standwithafghanistan #savesyria and refugee aid organizations on Instagram and Twitter I read from @roya_heydari Andrea's Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg Instagram: @bahaigifts Email: info@andreahope.org Website: www.andreahope.org
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope talks about organizing a summer teaching campaign. The resources for this episode are as follows: Baha'i quote Living the Life: Plan a summer teaching campaign Resource: bahai-ideas.site Quote from 'Abdu'l-Baha: The Garden of the Heart by Frances Esty Andrea's Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg Instagram: @bahaigifts Email: info@andreahope.org Website: www.andreahope.org
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope reads official statements and writings about contributing to the Baha'i fund. The resources for this episode are as follows: Baha'i quote Official website Living the Life: Create a giving tradition For example: Give in Memory, Give in Honor Resource: Porcelain Baha'i Fund Jar Story: Haji Amin and the little coin Andrea's Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg Instagram: @bahaigifts Email: info@andreahope.org Website: www.andre...
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope discusses the Baha'i law that everyone should write a will. This episode is not to be considered as legal advice. Please explore the laws in your area. The resources for this episode are as follows: Baha'i quote Living the Life: Set a yearly deadline for your Will and Testament Resource: Writing Your Will - Step by Step Tutorial Poem: If I Should Die Today by Andrea Hope I will not tell you to be happy For grief, at times, must reign But if you shed warm...
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares about the Declaration of the Bab and encourages families to practice storytelling. The resources for this episode are as follows: Baha'i quote Living the Life: Practice your storytelling Resources: 1. The Dawn-Breakers 2. Mulla Husayn: The Story of the Declaration of the Bab for Young Children 3. The House of the Bab - The Declaration Chamber 4. Declaration of the Bab Puzzle (500 pieces) 5. 3D Declaration Chamber Reading: Excerpt from the Dawn-B...
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope talks about the Baha'i principle of consorting with the followers of different religions with friendliness and fellowship and shares resources related to hosting an interfaith children's devotional. The resources for this episode are as follows: Baha'i quote Living the Life: Invite local theists to your gatherings to share a story or song. Resources: 2021 Interfaith Calendar Hats of Faith Poem: God is One Andrea's Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/A...
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope highlights 9 resources for Baha'i-inspired children's music. The resources for this episode are as follows: Baha'i quote Living the Life: Create a playlist of Baha'i-inspired children's music Resources: 1. Ruhi 2. Red Grammer 3. Victoria Jane Leith 4. Max Weigert 5. Soul Rise Melodies 6. Martin Kerr and Kate Millie 7. Genevieve Labbe 8. Susan Engle 9. Mana Song: Love by Victoria Jane Leith Andrea's Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg ...
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope talks about supporting mothers and families who experience miscarriage or stillbirth, and shares comforting words from 'Abdu'l-Baha. The resources for this episode are as follows: Baha'i quote Living the Life: Acknowledge It (offer a gift of condolence or host a devotional) Resource: Angel Babies Charm Poem: Angel Babies from To Mother Andrea's Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg Instagram: @bahaigifts Email: info@andreahope...
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope talks about Naw-Ruz, the "New Day". Naw-Ruz and the Badi calendar was also covered in Episode 2. The resources for this episode are as follows: Baha'i quote Living the Life: Get One, Give One Resource: Baha'i-Inspired Etsy and Beyond Naw-Ruz Activity Page Nine Point Star Pillows Song: Naw Ruz | Gala Rhyme Andrea's Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg Instagram: @bahaigifts Email: info@andreahope.org Website: www.andreahope.org
Ep. 39: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope draws from the Holy Writings to reflect on Fasting and Obligatory Prayer. The resources for this episode are as follows: Baha'i quote Living the Life: Revive your obligatory prayer Resource: The Importance of Obligatory Prayer and Fasting Physical copy Poem: Obligatory Prayer and Fasting Andrea's Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg Facebook: @tomotherwithandreahope Email: info@andreahope.org Website: www.andreahope.org
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