Welcome to day two of this special series from 60+ bloggers from the Kid Blogger Network, all focused on exploring child-related topics from A-Z! Our focus is on the ABC’s of Raising A World Citizen, all about raising a child at home in the world, from language learning, books, and geography games, to talking about...

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December 17, 2012

How We Honor Christmas: Post on InCultureParent

by Leanna

Beautiful carols, gingerbread cookies fresh from the oven, glittering lights, and reindeer sleighs–what’s not to love about Christmas? Yet for the many families who practice faiths other than Christianity, this beautiful holiday can be the source of as much angst as joy. Each year we must grapple with questions such as: How do we explain...

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December 14, 2012

For Our Lost Little Ones

by Leanna

All our hearts are broken today… This is dedicated to all the little ones we lost today. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by the school shooting today in Connecticut, as well as those affected by all of the senseless tragedies which have become so commonplace. You are not alone. We all...

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December 14, 2012

Baha’i Mom Blogs Featured Website: Elika Mahoney

by Leanna

This month on Bahá’í Mom Blogs, our friend Varya of Little Artists has written a lovely feature on member Elika Mahoney. Elika is not only an incredibly talented musician and artists, she is also a passionate, generous person who touches the lives of everyone around her. Read more on Bahá’í Mom Blogs: Bahá’í Mom Blogs Featured...

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December 6, 2012

Star Stockings: A No-Sew Treat Bag for Your Little Ones This Holiday

by Leanna

Looking for something a little different this holiday? How about one of these cute star bags instead of a stocking? This is actually something I made for Monkey for the Bahá’í holiday of Ayyám-i-Há last year, but I thought it would also be great for other holidays, such as Christmas. Ayyám-i-Há is celebrated by Bahá’ís...

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