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 […]
Art as Prayer – Sharing Work of Erika Hastings
Erika Hastings is a Baha’i and homeschooling mother of three small children. She is also an artist and recently completed a painting for cover of an e-book called “Nurturing Creativity: A Guide for Busy Moms.” In 2003 Erika completed her research and thesis for a master’s degree at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, […]
Celebrating Being Made Anew
Dear EMTG readers, Our website has been running for just over two months now, it’s hard to believe! We are overjoyed to have received messages from families all over the world who are using EMTG to bring more spirituality into their homes. We’ve heard about quite a few three year olds memorizing prayers using Radiant […]
New Radiant Hearts Online Lesson: Patience
The Online Lesson for Patience 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/patience/” type=”icon” icon=”heart”] Patience 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 […]
“Garden of Ridvan” Song and Video
[quote]Verily, all created things were immersed in the sea of purification when, on that first day of Ridvan, We shed upon the whole of creation the splendours of Our most excellent Names and Our most exalted Attributes. This, verily, is a token of My loving providence, which hath encompassed all the worlds. Consort ye then […]
Story of a Toddlers Virtues Class (Guest Post: Julie Iraninejad)
This is a guest post from Julie Iraninejad. Shortly after the birth of my first child, it became clear that there was a great opportunity to engage new mothers (and fathers) in learning how to offer spiritual education to their young children. We began by forming a spiritual playgroup in which we prayed together and […]
Music from Diana Howlett – For Holy Days, Children’s Classes, and Devotionals
Music can aid with memorization of Baha’i Writings and also with uplifting the atmosphere during prayer time, children’s classes, and Holy Day programs. Diana Howlett, mother of two, has written many songs to assist her children in learning the Writings and to broaden the range of songs available to them. She has released two CDs […]
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 […]