Children of the kingdom
Subtitle: a Baha'i approach to spiritual parenting
By: by Daun E. Miller.
Publisher: Baha'i Pub.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Wilmette, Ill
Language: eng
Number of pages: 249
ISBN-13: 9781931847759
Subjects: Bahai education of children; Parenting -- Religious aspects -- Bahai Faith
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Preface; title: The Baha'i writings : a doorway to knowledge; title: The individual as a spiritual being; title: Marriage and family : a sacred bond of love; title: Pregnancy : the soul and the beginning of spiritual education; title: Infants : God's precious gift; title: The duty of parents; title: The mother's role; title: The father's role; title: Little children : gems of inestimable value; title: Prayer; title: Reverence; title: Children's behavior at Baha'i gatherings; title: Courtesy-manners, politeness, and love; title: 'Abdu'l-baha as our example; title: The importance of virtues; title: Kindness; title: Cleanliness; title: Thankfulness; title: Discipline and obedience; title: Patience and support; title: Shoghi Effendi as a child; title: The value of love and affection; title: School-age children : roses of one garden; title: The role of parents; title: The arts and sciences; title: Work as worship; title: The knowledge of God; title: The love of God; title: Teaching the love of God : stories of 'Abdu'l-Baha; title: The importance of prayer; title: Study, memorization, and recitation; title: Eloquent speech; title: Divine virtues; title: Character; title: Excellence and refinement; title: Love and compassion; title: Developing a Baha'i identity; title: Feasts and Holy Days; title: Children's classes; title: Summer and winter schools; title: Children's duty toward their parents; title: The value of love, listening, and laughter; title: Junior youth : fruitful trees; title: Prayer and meditation; title: The importance of deepening; title: Service to humanity; title: The value of friends, mentors, and the arts; title: Moderation and detachment; title: Tests and difficulties; title: Nobility; title: The value of love, communication, and cooperation; title: Youth : start of the heaven of understanding; title: Obligatory prayer and fasting; title: Study of the Sacred Word; title: The importance of reason and independent thought; title: School and careers; title: Baha'i youth retreats and conferences; title: The year of service; title: Teaching; title: Distinction; title: Looking toward marriage; title: The value of love, respect, and trust.