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July 2015

July 14, 2015

Sharing Our Spiritual Path With Our Children, Part 2 of 4

Taffy Dugan writes about sharing mythology, nature walks, and daily prayers with kids.

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 22, 2015

Beltane for Kids

Beltane – it’s one of the biggest holidays of the Pagan year, rivaled only by...

April 16, 2015

Celebrate Earth Day Pagan Style!

Earth Day is a fantastic secular holiday; but for us who think of the earth...

April 09, 2015

What Good is Paganism for Families?

Paganism has a reputation of being for teenagers and experimenting twenty-somethings, but I honestly feel...

April 01, 2015

Beltane Flowers for our Neighbors

As a single Pagan, I understood the eight holidays of the Wheel of the Year...

March 2015

March 12, 2015

5 Things my Kids Taught Me about Beauty

My children have taught me so many things over the years, but the most important...

March 03, 2015

3 great reads for Pagan parents

Pagan Families is a multi-author blog about Paganism, pregnancy, parenting, and family life, yes, but...

February 2015

February 18, 2015

When Kids Meet the Gods

What's the difference between an imaginary friend and a child that communicates with the spirits?...

February 04, 2015

Why Pagan Families Want Temples

What Iceland's Heathen temple can teach Pagans about gathering space - and why it's so...

January 2015

January 29, 2015

Kids Can Charm the Plow

Honoring the earth is especially important when planting-time begins. This chant to the tune of...

January 22, 2015

5 Ideas for Kids’ Imbolc Fun

Imbolc is often an overlooked holiday, but with these 5 fun ideas kids won't be...

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 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...

October 01, 2014

The Secret of Saying Thanks

Pagan children (and adults!) can learn a lot from The Secret of Saying Thanks, a...

September 2014

September 25, 2014

“My Family is Different” by Jessica Marie Baumgartner

Looking for a book to help your child find their place in the diversity of...

September 17, 2014

A Pagan Thanksgiving

On the autumn equinox, my family practices a ritual of thanksgiving for all the good...

September 12, 2014

Children and Public Paganism

Is it important that we allow children at Pagan rituals? For me, it's the reason...

September 03, 2014

Nature Walk in the Changing Season

What is this season like in your part of the world? Children love exploring the...

August 2014

August 28, 2014

Rain Rain (Don’t!) Go Away

How do you mark special moments in the natural world with children? Here's some fun...

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,...

July 2014

July 18, 2014

Review: Divorcing a Real Witch

It inspired me to think about divorce as a process of change, something we Pagans...

June 2014

June 16, 2014

Picture Books for Pagan Families: Summer Solstice

The Summer Solstice celebrates the longest day (and shortest night) of the year, the height...

May 2014

May 02, 2014

Pagan Families Flash Points: Let’s Talk About Sex

For the month of May we're inviting bloggers to dialogue with us about the intersection...

April 2014

April 29, 2014

Flash points: a family that’s open and inclusive

I live in a big house with my husband and our two kids, my husband's...

April 07, 2014

March Link Round-Up: placenta-eating, water birth, spring equinox and more

Welcome to the March link round-up, in which I compile some of the best links...

April 03, 2014

Ask Us: What symbol can I use to protect my home?

The first thing I’d usually suggest for someone who wants to add symbols to the...

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...

April 01, 2014

Pagan Families Flash Points: What makes a family?

Announcing a new monthly series of round robins on topics important to Pagan Families! April's...

February 2014

February 19, 2014

Mealtime Prayers: Connecting with the Earth

Saying our "thank-yous" at mealtime is a great way for kids (and grownups!) to get...