Websites
I have visited each of these websites and find them useful, informative,
humorous, beautiful, and inspiring. If you know of any other sites
that would contribute pertinent information to this list, please e-mail
the URL to me.
www.egroups.com/subscribe/witchlings_weyr
- Witchling's Weyr mailing
list -- Yes! There is now a mailing list for this website. Join the list
to begin communicating with other Pagan parents about the issues that are
unique to the Pagan family.
www.witchvox.com
- The Witches' Voice --
This is a must-see site. I am a proud supporter of the Witches' Voice.
Networking contacts, community outreach/education information, legal defense,
Craft history and philosophy, teen issues, and more.
www.jazgordon.com/pparent
- Pagan Parenting Page --
This is a wonderful site for the Wiccan family. Mush of the content
is similar to what you find here at Witchling's WEyr. There
is quite a healthy resource list to be found. I highly recommend
this site.
clysmic.com/lunabar/
- The lunabar is a great
tool for teaching your children (or yourself) to become more aware of the
lunar phases.
www.pantheon.org/mythica
- Encyclopedia Mythica is
a good tool for short blurbs about the Gods, Goddesses, Heroines, Heroes,
and various creatures from many pantheons. A great starting point!
www.avatarsearch.com
- Avatar Search -- The search
engine for the occult internet.
members.aol.com/Shahara9/witchlings.html
- A great site. There are
quite a few wonderful ideas here. A great starting point.
www.geocities.com/RainForest/9513
- Saplings: Pagan Youth
Homepage -- This is a great site for the kids to visit -- chatrooms and
e-mail lists just for them!
www.jazgordon.com/~pparent/maillist.htm
- Part of the Pagan Parenting
Page, but too important to miss. Lost of links to mailing lists that
Pagan parents may find very useful.
www.portalworld.com/
- Portal to Other Worlds
-- A wonderful site with tons of links.&nbbsp; Find a page on any topic!
www.pagansunite.com
- Witch/Pagan Resources
-- There is a wealth of useful informationn here. A highly recommended
site.
www.mcs.net/~minerva/index.html
- West Wick Hollow -- This
enchanting site is fun for the entire family. It is an interactive
tour through a wonderful village. Lots of places to explore!
Books
There are a few books on the market that may prove helpful. I
have tried to include a synopsis of each to give you a better idea of the
book's contents. However, I have not had the opportunity to personally
review all of the following titles. I will gladly welcome any book
recommendation or review if you feel you know of a book that should be
included.
The Pagan Family by Ceisiwr Serith
Included in this book are
rituals for the entire family for Sabbats, New and Full Moons, and major
life events (birth, coming of age, marriage, divorce, death). There
are also a few ideas for learning activities, as well as prayers for nearly
any occasion.
The Family Wicca Book by Ashleen O'Gaea
WiccaCraft for Families
Teen Witch -- Silver Ravenwolf
Spellcrafting: A Guide for the Young Magician by Lilith
McLelland
I have heard fabulous things
about this book. My understanding is that this makes an excellent
resource for children, as well as adults.
Nature Watch by Adrienne Katz
This book includes ideas
for nature activities and observations. A great way to introduce
your children to Mother Nature.
Nature With Children of All Ages by EdithSisson
More activities and ideas!
The Goddess Book
This beautifully illustrated
book contains stories of Goddesses from all over the world.
Periodicals
I have only recently been subscribing to a few of the periodicals
found in our community. For this reasoon, this list is very limited.
Please make recommendations on articles that you have seen in various journals
and magazines regarding Wiccan parenting.
PagaNet News -- Eostre 1998
Most of this issue is dedicated
to Pagan Parenting, and there are quite a few valuable ideas, rituals,
and reviews.
Llewallyn's 1998 Magical Almanac, 2nd Edition
"A Children's Story for
the Spring Equinox" -- DJ Conway
" ABCs of Pagan Parenting"
-- Kirin Lee
"Rainy Day Crafts for Kids"
-- DJ Conway
SageWoman Magazine -- issue 36, Winter 1996
Centers, Groups, and Organizations
The following list is composed of groups who may be able to offer some
assistnace in you endeavor to teach your children about Wicca. Although
many of these are not Wiccan groups, per se, they may be able to offer
your family networking opportunities as well as an educational background
in comparative religion.
Unitarian Universalist Church
If a UU Church exists in
your area, grab your children and run to it! Your children will be
able to attend a worship service with people from a variety of religious
backgrounds. There is usually a Sunday School program for the younger
children. There is also some recent talk of a Pagan Sunday School
program in some areas. Also, for the adults, check out CUUPS (Covenant
of Unitarian Universalist Pagans Society) for networking, circles, discussions,
workshops, and more.
Baha'i
I have heard good things
about this group as well, though I have not attended a service. Again,
you will meet wonderful, tolerant people who will help show your
children to be wonderful, tolerant people.
Covenant of the Goddess
This organization may prove
useful when looking for resources for your family.
Local metaphysical/witch/new age stores
Don't forget to ask the
folks at your local magical shop if they know of any groups in your area
who could be of assistance.
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