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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares some great last-minute ideas for celebrating Ayyam-i-Ha.

The resources for this episode are as follows:

Quote: From the Kitab-i-Aqdas

Video Explanation of Ayyam-i-Ha

Living the Life: Have an in-home treasure hunt

Resource: Printable Ayyam-i-Ha Treasure Hunt Cards

Song: Ayyam-i-Ha by Colby Jeffers 

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Ep. 56: A repost of the episode about Ayyam-i-Ha gift ideas with even more resources! 

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Baha'i quote

Living the Life: Try these gift ideas - Books, Cards, Puzzles, Decorations, Prayer-related gifts, Make a calendar, Theatre Gifts, Cooking/Baking Gifts, Art Gifts. (View our Facebook album)

Resource:
All Done Monkey Ayyam-i-Ha Gift Guide

Song:
The Ayyam-i-Ha Song by William Sears and the Ayyam-i-Ha kids

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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares a Baha'i perspective on healing and the harmony of science and religion.

The resources for this episode are as follows:

Quote: Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Baha

Living the Life: Give/Request Food Delivery

Resource: The Book of Comfort & Healing, Ocean of Healing, Healing Postcard

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This is a repost of Episode 34 on how families of different faiths address the secular aspects of the Christmas season.

The resources for this episode are as follows:

Baha'i quote:
https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/the-universal-house-of-justice/messages/19861106_001/1#725756361

Living the Life: Honor and Develop Traditions

Resource:
https://www.worldreligionnews.com/religion-news/winter-religious-holidays-video-and-infographic

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In honor of the Centenary of the Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Baha, Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope  shares 13 children's books that honor 'Abdu'l-Baha.

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Quote: from 27 November 2021 tribute by the Universal House of Justice 

Resources:
Preschool
Remembering ‘Abdu’l-Baha - https://amzn.to/3ptlnM0
‘Abdu’l-Baha Was Kind - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1080746112
The Kind Servant - https://amzn.to/3GhKW9k

Elementary School
‘Abdu’l-Baha Loves Children - https://amzn.to/3Dr80Rn
Make of Me a Shining Lamp - https://amzn.to/3IhXdwt
Sweetness of His Love - https://amzn.to/3rDaLwG
The Master - Audio Book - https://sarahperceval.bandcamp.com
‘Abdu’l-Baha: Loving All the World - https://www.bahaibookstore.com/
Mighty! - https://firstvalleybooks.com/

Middle School
Daily Reflections and Stories for Children - https://www.bahaibookstore.com
Stories about Abdul-Baha - https://www.bahaibookstore.com
Voyage of Love - https://amzn.to/3DnXeLQ
The Most Mighty Branch - https://amzn.to/3IkZgjy

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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope talks about staying connected to the true meaning behind holy days.

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Quote: The observance of holy days occupies a central place in every religion. Through their commemoration, the calendar year becomes the stage on which the signal events associated with the life and ministry of the divine Manifestations of God are annually remembered and honoured. This remembrance has both a personal dimension, providing a time for reflection on the significance of these events, and a social dimension, helping to deepen the identity and foster the cohesion of the community.

Living the Life: Create a Holy Day Storage Box

Resource: Days of Remembrance

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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope dispels some myths about being a primary caregiver.

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Quote: With reference to the question of the training of children:6 given the emphasis placed by Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá on the necessity for the parents to train their children while still in their tender age, it would seem preferable that they should receive their first training at home at the hand of their mother, rather than be sent to a nursery. Should circumstances, however, compel a Bahá’í mother to adopt the latter course there can be no objection. (From a letter dated 13 November 1940 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer)

Living the Life: Add Primary Caregiver to your resume

Resource: Arezoo Design 

Poem: Stay-At-Home Mother from To Mother 

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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares ideas for having children contribute to Baha'i Feasts.

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How often have well-organized Bahá’í children’s classes given parents, even those who are not Bahá’ís, the incentive to learn more and study more deeply the Teachings of the Faith! How often have the children, through their songs and recitation of prayers during Feasts and at other gatherings of the friends, added luster and inspiration to the program and created a true sense of belonging to the community in the hearts of those present! How many are the children who have grown into active and enkindled youth, and later into wholly dedicated adults, energetically supporting the work of the Cause and advancing its vital interests! 25 May 1975 from the Universal House of Justice

Living the Life: Have Children Contribute to Feast

Resource: Mine Rich in Gems - 19 Day Feast Pages for Kids 

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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope reflects on her neighborhood teaching campaign.

The resources for this episode are as follows:

Baha'i quote

Living the Life: Add your core activities to Eventbrite 

Resource: Try Zazzle.com to make custom yard signs for your events.

Andrea's Etsy Shop:
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Instagram: @bahaigifts 
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.andreahope.org