Not long to go until the Bicentenary! What are you planning to do at home, with your children’s class or in your community? Here are some ideas from Baha’is around the world! Teach the kids some songs, and perform! Here are some prop ideas from Neda in Perth, Australia. They will perform two songs (“Who […]
Finding Comfort after Miscarriage (Prayer Song Download Included)
Dear Enable Me To Grow readers, Because miscarriage is a very personal topic that is not often discussed, I have decided to open up about my recent experience and share some of the quotations and stories from the Baha’i Writings that helped me through this very emotional test. Over the next two days two of […]
Let Bahá’u’lláh Inspire You: Interview with Musician Red Grammer
Red Grammer is one of the premier entertainers of children and families in America. Described by Parent’s Magazine as “the best voice in children’s music” Red has set the gold standard for writing and performing music that playfully reconnects each one of us with the best in ourselves. Teaching Peace, named by The All Music […]
Looking Back and Looking Ahead: Naw Ruz 2013
March 21st has yet again rolled around, the Fast is over, and we are entering a new season, physically and spiritually. Each new year offers a special time to reflect on past events and think about how you would like to shape the future. In case you are a new follower of our website, here […]
Calling on the Power of the “Tablet of Ahmad”
With the numerous tests and uncertainties of motherhood, the Tablet of Ahmad is a wonderful gift to mothers. Shoghi Effendi wrote: “The Tablet of Ahmad was revealed by Bahá’u’lláh to be read when one feels himself in exceptionally difficult circumstances. There is nothing obligatory about its use, and every person has to decide for himself […]
Five Ways for Mothers to Share the Faith
If you have young children, it can be difficult to complete a conversation about the Faith during a playdate. You can easily be halfway done with answering the question about what “Baha’i” means when a child needs to go to the toilet or a drink has been spilled on the carpet. It is helpful for […]
Warding off Feelings of Isolation or Frustration
Mothers of young children are generally not as “transportable” as they once were. Responsible for the needs and naps of little bodies, they are not able to go out to the same places, or do the same things, at any of the same times. Experienced mothers will assure you that feelings of isolation and frustration […]
Helping Children Establish the Habit of Reciting the Short Obligatory Prayer
Although the law of reciting of one of the Obligatory Prayers each day is not binding until someone reaches the age of maturity (15 years), many parents wish to help their children learn about Obligatory Prayer during childhood. Showing your children how to perform ablutions and sharing what it means to face the Qiblih can […]
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 […]
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 […]