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May 2015

May 06, 2015

A Pagan Mother’s Day

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers, grandmothers, and those who care for children! Though this...

April 2015

April 08, 2015

The 4 best reads from March

Articles on birth and death, families and ancestor work.

February 2015

February 25, 2015

Children Who Rest with My Ancestors: Part 1

Sometimes the most painful, terrible experiences can also be doors to a better understanding of...

January 2015

January 14, 2015

Talking to Kids About Death

When a loved one passes away, it's difficult for everyone - but children are perhaps...

October 2014

October 16, 2014

Haunted Time

I read somewhere that it's not just our ancestors who come back at this time...

October 06, 2014

5 ways to keep the family story alive so kids can thrive

Research shows that sharing family stories boosts kids' self-esteem and sense of control in their...

September 2014

September 02, 2014

August Link Round-Up: Linking generations through milk, blood, magic, and mentoring

This month's links are connected by a thread of connecting generations -- through milk, blood,...

August 2014

August 20, 2014

Where Babies Come From: A Heathen View

Learn more about the Heathen concept of Wyrd, and how it relates to birth, children,...

April 2014

April 02, 2014

What Makes a Family – Branches and Roots

What makes a family? A re-imagining of the traditional family tree to include all the...

January 2014

January 02, 2014

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and your Ancestors

When I came to the hospital the morning my son was born, pausing every few...

October 2013

October 30, 2013

Wednesday Wisdom: Ancestors

Ancestors, beloved dead, mothers and fathers behind us, generations to be born long after us......

November 2012

November 07, 2012

October link round-up

I share a lot of great links and pictures on Facebook and Twitter. Here's some...

July 2012

July 16, 2012

Seven Spiritual Habits to Set During Pregnancy

Fortunately, I dove into my spirituality during pregnancy and instinctively established some practices before the...

February 2012

February 23, 2012

Eating and Spirituality Part 3: Food rituals in the childbearing year

In part 2 of Eating and Spirituality I talked about how the food we eat...