‘Abdu’l-Baha revealed a a special prayer to say while expecting a baby which can also, of course, be recited after babies are born. Our prayers for our children remain the same regardless of their age. The video below shares this prayer, the tune of which was composed and sung by Cheryl Watson Cooney whose other […]
Mother Moments: A Game for Sparking Elevated Conversation
Do you have a mothers group? Are you planning a baby shower for a mom having their second baby? Do you just want to get together with some mother friends for coffee? Here is a fun game to share insight and memories with other mothers. [quote type=”center”]Invariably, opportunities afforded by the personal circumstances of the […]
Step-by-Step Guide to Two Hours of Mama Soul Care
A few hours dedicated to soul-care can really help you refresh your perspective and renew your energy. On regular days, it can be challenging to make opportunities to pray on your own, much less organize extended period of time for reading and study of the Writings. If you know it would make a welcome difference […]
Devotional for Families (Program #1)
There are so many beautiful quotations in the Baha’i Writings about what a Baha’i family should be like, what the individual members should do, and how families can help serve the world. It is inspiring to read these selections for personal reflection, in times of consultation with one’s spouse, and also during family prayers. Reading […]
Bringing the Ridvan Festival to Life
The Ridvan Festival is approaching! From April sunset 21 April to sunset 2 May, this ‘Most Great Festival’ commemorates Baha’u’llah’s time in the garden of Ridvan in 1863 and His announcement that He was the Promised One. Over these 12 days, there are three Holy Days: the 1st (when Baha’u’llah arrived in the Garden), 9th […]
Learning the Baha’i Months – Poster, Video, and Song
Would you like to memorize the Baha’i months, and help your kids do so, too? This post has a few resources that may help. Poster Here is a poster you can use to learn the names of the months, their meanings, and what dates they cover. Cut it out and put it up somewhere central […]
Feast Journal – Stay Intentional Throughout the Year
Keeping a journal can help you reflect on the past and prepare for the future and, above all, it can remind you to live your life in a “learning mode.” Taking time to process experiences and learn from mistakes is a helpful habit to establish when working towards any goal, and is of great importance […]
Introducing “Radiant Hearts” – Fostering Development of Spiritual Qualities
We are excited to launch “Radiant Hearts” a full-year program for families to learn Baha’i prayers, Writings, and spiritual qualities together. A lesson based on a spiritual quality will be ready for you to download before each Baha’i Feast starting Naw Ruz 2012, complete with activities including music, print-outs, and photo examples for every day […]
Six Points for Planning a Family Devotional
Hosting a Devotional Program for which young children are going to be present can require planning in advance. Whether you’d like to start a weekly Devotional in your home or host devotions once a month, here are six points you may wish to think about while planning. 1) Recognize Your Goal First of all, it […]
“Dream & Scheme” – Booklet for the Fast and Naw Ruz
It’s the first day of the Fast and there is only one more month to go till Naw Ruz! This time of year is the season for reflection as well as celebration, so today we want to share something as a little Fasting/Naw Ruz gift to all of you. To kick off the first of […]