Pagan Parenting: Spiritual, Magical & Emotional Development of the Child (Paperback)

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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 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Description

This is a guide for any pagan family, no matter what its relgion. It describes the development of the human energy system from conception through adolescence, and how it relates to a child's spiritual, magical, and emotional development. The main focus of the book is on games and exercises designed to encourage the beneficial development of innate psychic and magical abilities. It aims to foster healthy family relationships and offer parents suggestions on how to handle common pagan parenting issues, such as how to answer tough questions asked by young children and teens, and how to deal with the honesty versus secrecy dilemma regarding practices and beliefs.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (November 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567184928
• ISBN-13: 978-1567184921
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #955,778 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	"starwillow" - See all my reviews

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.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	N. Dauphinee "Pawsfurthought" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.