Pagan Parenting (Revised Edition) [Paperback]

Kristin Madden (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 27, 2004

Spiritual, magical, and emotional development of the child, from conception to adolescence. Includes games, activities, rituals, and meditations.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...Ms. Madden completely avoids sounding like a pagan Dear Abby. Unlike many parenting books available, she does not have some sort of `do this and everything will be perfect' child raising system to sell to the reader. She has experience, and wisdom and she share sit with us while all the while avoiding the trap of being the 'expert.'

"I highly recommend Pagan Parenting in it's revised and expanded edition to any Pagan with, or soon to have, children." -- Facing North

From the Author

Kristin says:
Pagan parents are pioneers in many ways. As pagans, we are living a healthy and growing spiritual tradition with great potential for all of us. As parents, we have the opportunity to lead the way in raising happy, healthy, connected children. Much of modern society is sadly lacking in respect, honor, and community, and we can begin to return that to our reality, through how we live our lives and how we raise our children.

Our children truly are our future. Not only do they carry on our genes and family names, but they also will be the ones to develop modern paganism and continue the Ancient Ways in their lives. How they are raised plays an important role in who they become. As parents, we can choose to raise wounded kids who conform to the current mainstream culture or we can do our best to create an environment that supports them in healthy, loving, and spiritual ways.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: Spilled Candy Publications; Revised edition (September 27, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892718529
• ISBN-13: 978-1892718525
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,287,547 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Obviously, I'm an author but I am also a homeschooling mom and the Dean of Ardantane's School of Shamanic Studies (www.ardantane.org). I'm a Druid and tutor for the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids and a licensed Avatar Master. In my spare time (hahahaha), I rehabilitate wild birds and co-lead a children's peace group.

I was raised in a shamanic home of spiritual explorers. Since 1972, I have been trained in a variety of Eastern and Western mystic paths and New Age technologies. I live with my wonderful family and assorted (and ever-changing) menagerie of creatures in the desert Southwest.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real and Friendly, November 1, 2000

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"starwillow" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pagan Parenting: Spiritual, Magical & Emotional Development of the Child (Paperback)

This book contains so much information, suggestions, exercises, and rituals that I can hardly believe it! It is so much more than your usual holiday ritual and decorating book. The sections on the development of energy systems and how that affects our kids was something I have not seen anywhere else. The sections on altars and games for kids were awesome and the parts on community and legality were very informative.

What I really like is that the author doesn't try to tell parents what we should be doing. I don't need anyone else to tell me what my kids need. What I need are recommendations and to hear how other pagan parents are including their kids and facing their challenges. I felt like I was talking to a good friend that wanted to offer possibilities but supported my choices and encouraged me to trust myself and my kids. The back of the book has contacts and websites and recommended reading that really helped me realize that I have opportunities to connect with other pagan parents out there just like me.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FABULOUS, EVEN WHILE BABY STILL RESIDES IN WOMB!, December 10, 2001

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N. Dauphinee "Pawsfurthought" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pagan Parenting: Spiritual, Magical & Emotional Development of the Child (Paperback)

I love this book! I am a first time mom of a 10 week old, and wish I had found this book sooner! There are meditations to connect with your unborn child, to help prepare for birth, as well as beginning journeys for children! The ceremonies are great for kids of all ages. I shared this with a 9 year old pagan friend who couldn't wait to share it with her mom and do the family rituals. There are bedtime prayers, grace, songs for sabbats...WONDERFUL!!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended!, September 2, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Pagan Parenting: Spiritual, Magical & Emotional Development of the Child (Paperback)

This book is surprisingly good for its small size. The author covers quite a wide range of topics, obviously supporting families in making the right choices for their individual families. I appreciate the emphasis on keeping any exercises you do with children fun and light as well a the suggestion that you follow the the child's feelings and instincts; not forcing a child into anything and allowing them to make their own choices. I also appreciate the fact that this author does not avoid potentially controversial topics. They are tackled head on. She offers first-hand experience from a variety of parents and children.

My favorite aspect of this book is the fact that it is written for all pagans. When reading strictly wiccan books, many of the rituals, spells, etc don't fit my family. This book offers a wider range of suggestions and games.