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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares her tips and reflections on parenting with purpose in the modern world. Author of children's books A is for Allah-u-Abha + Counting through the Baha'i year, and poetry books To Mother + Will You Break the Silence?

To Mother with Andrea Hope Andrea Hope

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 8 Ratings

Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares her tips and reflections on parenting with purpose in the modern world. Author of children's books A is for Allah-u-Abha + Counting through the Baha'i year, and poetry books To Mother + Will You Break the Silence?

    Final Episode: Stay Connected

    Final Episode: Stay Connected

    Thanks for listening! To Mother back episodes will still be available and you can connect with me on:

    Instragram @hashtagmomsjournal
    Instagram @bahaigifts 

    Peanut app: https://peanut.app.link/GHLhzJfr8ob

    • 1 min
    Ep 57 - Happy Ayyam-i-Ha

    Ep 57 - Happy Ayyam-i-Ha

    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 
    Andrea's Etsy Shop:
    https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg

    Instagram: @bahaigifts 
    Email: info@andreahope.org
    Website: www.andreahope.org

    • 9 min
    Ep 56 - [Repost] Ayyam-i-Ha (9 Gift Ideas)

    Ep 56 - [Repost] Ayyam-i-Ha (9 Gift Ideas)

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

    The resources for this episode are as follows:

    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

    Andrea's Etsy Shop:
    https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278759680305527/
    Email: info@andreahope.org
    Website: www.andreahope.org

    • 18 min
    Ep 55 - Healing

    Ep 55 - Healing

    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
    Andrea's Etsy Shop:
    https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg

    Instagram: @bahaigifts 
    Email: info@andreahope.org
    Website: www.andreahope.org

    • 13 min
    Ep 54 - [Repost] Christmas Season

    Ep 54 - [Repost] Christmas Season

    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

    Andrea's Etsy Shop:
    https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg

    Facebook: @tomotherwithandreahope
    Email: info@andreahope.org
    Website: www.andreahope.org

    • 22 min
    Ep 53 - Honoring 'Abdu'l-Baha

    Ep 53 - Honoring 'Abdu'l-Baha

    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.

    The resources for this episode are as follows:

    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

    Andrea's Etsy Shop:
    https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg

    Instagram: @bahaigifts 
    Email: info@andreahope.org
    Website: www.andreahope.org

    • 16 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

Colby Jeffers ,

Helpful and uplifting!

Love this podcast! To the point, helpful, and spiritually uplifting! Thank you Andrea! 🙏🏽

LLewisG ,

Spiritual snack

These podcasts are like little cookie bites for the soul, a spiritual snack. I love Andrea’s style, like listening to a friend share honest reflections on meaningful topics. This podcast is exactly what I’ve been searching for as a mother - reflection on uplifting quotes on the given topic, practical tips for enriching ones spiritual practice and family life, and resources.

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