The presentation of the spiritual parenting style was unique to most parenting books. This book is designed to inspire youto awaken you, if you will, toward a greater perspective about the spiritual role of parenting. Spiritual parenting facilitators guide digital edition digital download only this facilitators guide for the spiritual parenting dvd curriculum offers suggestions for leading parents through each of the dvd sessions with questions to inspire discussion and instructions for interactive table. Spiritual parenting is a sixpart video series that empowers parents to be the primary nurturers of their childrens faith and teaches them how to create a home environment god can use to work in their childrens lives. We desire to create spiritual space, which we refer to as an environment, in which gods spirit can move freely. Michelle anthony vice president and publisher of learning resources david c cook. We desire to create spiritual space, which we refer to as an. Parents, regardless of whether they belong to an organized religion or not, report that the book has been profoundly inspirational. It has been said that the work of orthodox teaching is not only to present the same old truths without compromise but to present them more beautifully and believably than they were considered before the teaching began. Perfect for parent groups, mom groups, bible studies, and retreats.
Within each, there was foundational motivations as well. Influence magazine the heart of spiritual parenting. I cant remember a day that there wasnt some kind of learning lesson going on in our home. With biblical truths in each chapter anthony provides ten environments that parents should attempt to create for their children. Spiritual parenting is a sixpart dvd series that empowers parents to be the primary nurturers of their childrens faith and teaches them how to create a home environment god can use to work in their childrens lives. Instead, my mom employed active ways to help us learn how to learn. Nurturing your childs soul and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A spiritual approach to raising children with compassion and wisdom by. Your book highlights ten environments that give the. It is our prayer that the home and the church would create these environments for kids to live in so their faith will grow in a community of consistency, common language, and practice. About the book a child is possibly lifes greatest miracle.
At its core, spiritual parenting is not a book on how to parent. Spiritual parenting isnt so much a position as an ongoing interaction. Families will be transformed as they learn how to create space for godencounters in everyday life. Raising confident, independent, and thoughtful children in an age of instant gratification by. The remainder of the book is dedicated to a detailed chapter for each environment. In ten easytofollow chapters containing exercises and practical suggestions, the authors point out that opportunities to express spirituality are abundant in our. Michelle and michael anthony are the parents of chantel 19 and brendon 17. It also happens to be a time for spiritual and inspirational books to return or debut on usa todays bestselling books. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. The 10 environments homefront is built around homefront. An awakening for todays families, read more about christian parenting and family.
Spiritual parenting introduces the simple but revolutionary concept that parents are, by the power of gods spirit, to obey and depend on god in order to create an environment god can use to beckon their children to him. Each chapter is devoted to 1 of the 10 principles of spiritual parenting and includes ruminations as well as specific suggestions. On the contrary, spiritual parenting is about helping children stay centered within themselves and helping them realize that everything points back to. But most of those lessons didnt involve sitting down and doing homework. From conception to early childhood, spiritual parenting will steer you through this lifealtering journey. Rather than very broad mindsets or specific situation advice, the author laid out 10 environments to create for your children. Michelle anthony shares practical examples and biblical insight on the spiritual role of parenting. Spiritual parenting facilitators guide small groups.
Our mission is building a worldwide community of people vitally engaged with the wisdom of the spiritual traditions and serving the world through spiritual practice. The way that i see it, spiritual parenting is not about about teaching children something external like a certain belief system or dogma. Each chapter gives us the examples and life experiences needed to put the experiences into play in our own parenting. The writing is fluid, well organized, and filled with respect for parents and their children. Its about sharing sharing your life, faith, wisdom, friends and influence. Loving is sharing, and thats always at the heart of the spiritual parenting relationship. Top 10 parenting books the best books, in my humble opinion, on the great responsibility of raising healthy, intelligent, spiritual children in the 21st century. Here is a really good curated set of spiritual books by one of the most respect spiritual organization of india founded in the name of sri ramakrishna, whom yogananda referred to as. As such, we have articulated 10 distinct environments to create in your home. Wife, mom, and awardwinning childrens book author, kathryn. Buy a cheap copy of 10 principles for spiritual parenting book by mimi doe. Included in each chapter are affirmations, insight building ideas, childrens guided journeys, and parent and children checkin questions. Spiritual parenting honors the fact that we are spiritual creatures.
Within each, there was foundational motivations as well as some examples. How to use the 10 principles for spiritual parenting the principles. Spiritual parenting wisdom and wit for raising your child. Spiritual parenting by michelle anthony january, 2016 january, 2016 christina embree so often in parenting, there is an emphasis on raising good wellbehaved kids who follow god. She completes this chapter with a quick checklist of the the 10 environments where spiritual parenting flourishes. Best parenting books the best of the best positive parenting books. She is the creator of numerous christian education products as well as the author of spiritual parenting cook, 2010. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle. A practical and theological handbook for christians discerning the call to parent by adoption. In 10 principles for spiritual parenting, mimi doe and marsha walch open our eyes to the spontaneous, creative, freethinking joy that characterizes a childs innate spirituality. Spirituality and parenting advertisement last night i attended an excellent presentation about spirituality and parenting, hosted by krista tippett, host of the public radio show on being. Spiritual parenting introduces the simple, but revolutionary concept that parents are, by the power of gods spirit, to obey and depend on god in order to create an environment god can use to beckon their children to him.