To Mother with Andrea Hope: Recent Episodes
Andrea Hope
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?
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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
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
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
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
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
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope talks about staying connected to the true meaning behind holy days.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Quote: The observance of holy days occupies a central place in every religion. Through their commemoration, the calendar year becomes the stage on which the signal events associated with the life and ministry of the divine Manifestations of God are annually remembered and honoured. This remembrance has both a personal dimension, providing a time for reflection on the significance of these events, and a social dimension, helping to deepen the identity and foster the cohesion of the community.
Living the Life: Create a Holy Day Storage Box
Resource: Days of Remembrance
Andrea's Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg
Instagram: @bahaigifts
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope dispels some myths about being a primary caregiver.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Quote: With reference to the question of the training of children:6 given the emphasis placed by Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá on the necessity for the parents to train their children while still in their tender age, it would seem preferable that they should receive their first training at home at the hand of their mother, rather than be sent to a nursery. Should circumstances, however, compel a Bahá’í mother to adopt the latter course there can be no objection. (From a letter dated 13 November 1940 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer)
Living the Life: Add Primary Caregiver to your resume
Resource: Arezoo Design
Poem: Stay-At-Home Mother from To Mother
Andrea's Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg
Instagram: @bahaigifts
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares ideas for having children contribute to Baha'i Feasts.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
How often have well-organized Bahá’í children’s classes given parents, even those who are not Bahá’ís, the incentive to learn more and study more deeply the Teachings of the Faith! How often have the children, through their songs and recitation of prayers during Feasts and at other gatherings of the friends, added luster and inspiration to the program and created a true sense of belonging to the community in the hearts of those present! How many are the children who have grown into active and enkindled youth, and later into wholly dedicated adults, energetically supporting the work of the Cause and advancing its vital interests! 25 May 1975 from the Universal House of Justice
Living the Life: Have Children Contribute to Feast
Resource: Mine Rich in Gems - 19 Day Feast Pages for Kids
Andrea's Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg
Facebook: @tomotherwithandreahope
Email: info@andreahope.org
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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope reflects on her neighborhood teaching campaign.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Baha'i quote
Living the Life: Add your core activities to Eventbrite
Resource: Try Zazzle.com to make custom yard signs for your events.
Andrea's Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg
Instagram: @bahaigifts
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope talks about organizing a summer teaching campaign.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Baha'i quote
Living the Life: Welcome refugees locally
Resource:
Follow #standwithafghanistan #savesyria and refugee aid organizations on Instagram and Twitter
I read from @roya_heydari
Andrea's Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg
Instagram: @bahaigifts
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope talks about organizing a summer teaching campaign.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Baha'i quote
Living the Life: Plan a summer teaching campaign
Resource:
bahai-ideas.site
Quote from 'Abdu'l-Baha: The Garden of the Heart by Frances Esty
Andrea's Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg
Instagram: @bahaigifts
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope reads official statements and writings about contributing to the Baha'i fund.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Baha'i quote
Official website
Living the Life: Create a giving tradition
For example: Give in Memory, Give in Honor
Resource:
Porcelain Baha'i Fund Jar
Story: Haji Amin and the little coin
Andrea's Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg
Instagram: @bahaigifts
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope discusses the Baha'i law that everyone should write a will. This episode is not to be considered as legal advice. Please explore the laws in your area.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Baha'i quote
Living the Life: Set a yearly deadline for your Will and Testament
Resource:
Writing Your Will - Step by Step Tutorial
Poem: If I Should Die Today by Andrea Hope
I will not tell you to be happy
For grief, at times, must reign
But if you shed warm tears of mourning
Pray not shed them for my sake
I have known the love of many
I have lived for love of One
When the Ancient Beauty summons
On the windsongs, I will come
No, the time was not too short
For both blood and ink to flow
Other worlds beckon for poets
Who am I to tell them no?
Andrea's Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg
Instagram: @bahaigifts
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares about the Declaration of the Bab and encourages families to practice storytelling.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Baha'i quote
Living the Life: Practice your storytelling
Resources:
1. The Dawn-Breakers
2. Mulla Husayn: The Story of the Declaration of the Bab for Young Children
3. The House of the Bab - The Declaration Chamber
4. Declaration of the Bab Puzzle (500 pieces)
5. 3D Declaration Chamber
Reading: Excerpt from the Dawn-Breakers
Andrea's Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg
Instagram: @bahaigifts
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope talks about the Baha'i principle of consorting with the followers of different religions with friendliness and fellowship and shares resources related to hosting an interfaith children's devotional.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Baha'i quote
Living the Life: Invite local theists to your gatherings to share a story or song.
Resources:
2021 Interfaith Calendar
Hats of Faith
Poem: God is One
Andrea's Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg
Instagram: @bahaigifts
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope highlights 9 resources for Baha'i-inspired children's music.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Baha'i quote
Living the Life: Create a playlist of Baha'i-inspired children's music
Resources:
1. Ruhi
2. Red Grammer
3. Victoria Jane Leith
4. Max Weigert
5. Soul Rise Melodies
6. Martin Kerr and Kate Millie
7. Genevieve Labbe
8. Susan Engle
9. Mana
Song:
Love by Victoria Jane Leith
Andrea's Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg
Instagram: @bahaigifts
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope talks about supporting mothers and families who experience miscarriage or stillbirth, and shares comforting words from 'Abdu'l-Baha.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Baha'i quote
Living the Life: Acknowledge It (offer a gift of condolence or host a devotional)
Resource:
Angel Babies Charm
Poem:
Angel Babies from To Mother
Andrea's Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg
Instagram: @bahaigifts
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope talks about Naw-Ruz, the "New Day". Naw-Ruz and the Badi calendar was also covered in Episode 2.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Baha'i quote
Living the Life: Get One, Give One
Resource:
Baha'i-Inspired Etsy and Beyond
Naw-Ruz Activity Page
Nine Point Star Pillows
Song:
Naw Ruz | Gala Rhyme
Andrea's Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg
Instagram: @bahaigifts
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Ep. 39: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope draws from the Holy Writings to reflect on Fasting and Obligatory Prayer.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Baha'i quote
Living the Life: Revive your obligatory prayer
Resource:
The Importance of Obligatory Prayer and Fasting
Physical copy
Poem:
Obligatory Prayer and Fasting
Andrea's Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg
Facebook: @tomotherwithandreahope
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Ep. 38: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope talks about meaningful charity and gives 5 Ayyam-i-Ha service ideas.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Baha'i quote
Living the Life (Service Ideas):
1. Thank postal workers
2. Donate personally to members of your community
3. Connect with the elderly
4. Volunteer/Donate to a children's hospital
5. Beautify the community (snow or trash clean up)
Resource:
9 Lotus Petals
Song:
Happy Ayyam-i-Ha! by Andy Grammer, Red Grammer, and Jamey Heath
Andrea's Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg
Facebook: @tomotherwithandreahope
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Ep. 37: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope discusses the Baha'i festival of Ayyam-i-Ha and gives 9 gift ideas that promote service, quality time with family and nearness to God.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Baha'i quote
Living the Life:
9. Books (Maggie Celebrates Ayyam-i-Ha, During Ayyam-i-Ha: How We Celebrate, Ayyam-i-Ha in My Family)
8. Cards/Art Prints to give like Valentine's gifts
7. Puzzles
6. Decorations
5. Prayer-related gifts
4. Make a calendar
3. Theatre gifts
2. Cooking/Baking gifts
1. Art Gifts
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: @tomotherwithandreahope
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Ep. 36: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope discusses the qualities of empath parents and children and ways to cope with mood swings and negative energy.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Baha'i quote:
https://www.facebook.com/TheBahaiFaith9/posts/947829535288178
Living the Life: Consider crystals. Could crystals be the symbol that helps you overcome negative energy? 'Abdu'l-Baha says "this crystal representeth the paradise of the stone."
Resource:
9StarJewelry - https://9starjewelry.com/
WhitePeachCottage -https://www.whitepeachcottage.com/
Andrea's Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg
Facebook: @tomotherwithandreahope
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Ep. 35: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope discusses avoiding the pressures of materialism as a parent and why you should "Buy Nothing". Thank you to our listener who donated to keep the podcast going and for you all who helped us get to 1,000 downloads.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Baha'i quote:
https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/bahaullah/hidden-words/
Living the Life: Buy Nothing (join your local group or create your own)
Resource:
https://buynothingproject.org/find-a-group/
Andrea's Etsy Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg
Facebook: @tomotherwithandreahope
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Ep. 34: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares 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
Ep. 33: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares how she creates a sacred space for prayer with her children.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Baha'i quote:
https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/bahaullah/gleanings-writings-bahaullah/7#994654469
Society 6 rugs:
Joe Paczowski https://society6.com/product/emanation_rug/
Nature of 9 https://society6.com/product/peace-of-earth-in-our-hands-pdf_rug/
Pink Water https://society6.com/product/modern-navy-blue-ivory-hand-painted-floral-mandala_rug
Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg
Poem: On Prayer by Kahlil Gibran
Facebook: @tomotherwithandreahope
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Ep. 32: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope discusses the Day of the Covenant and suggests displaying a quote of 'Abdu'l-Baha that inspires you in your family life.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Baha'i quote:
https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/bahaullah/kitab-i-aqdas/7#908010112
Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Baha:
https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/abdul-baha/selections-writings-abdul-baha/
YouTube - Baha'is of the United States:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34h-YWYOYwU1USZ6tttFUQ
Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AndreaHopeOrg
The Covenant by Chong Boo Haw:
https://songs.ruhi.org/
Facebook: @tomotherwithandreahope
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Ep. 31: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares her experience over many years of being new in town. She draws from the Baha'i Writings to speak on loneliness and making friends as an adult and parent.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Baha'i prayer:
https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/abdul-baha/tablets-divine-plan/8#161993436
A great article (adjust based on COVID conditions):
https://onthegomoving.com/how-to-meet-your-neighbors/
Nextdoor:
https://nextdoor.com/
If you'd like to support Andrea's Kickstarter for her picture book:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andreahope/excuse-me-teacher-a-picture-book-for-super-teachers
Facebook: @tomotherwithandreahope
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Ep. 30: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares her own challenges and reflections on the concept of crisis and victory highlighted in the Baha'i Faith.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Letter from the Universal House of Justice, Ridvan 150:
https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/the-universal-house-of-justice/messages/19930421_001/1#675541342
Baha'i Blogcast - Rainn Wilson and Billy Roberts:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H9b1eiSpgs
Remember Who You Are from To Mother:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/882399653/to-mother-poetry-by-andrea-hope-book-of
If you'd like to support Andrea's Kickstarter for her picture book:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andreahope/excuse-me-teacher-a-picture-book-for-super-teachers
Facebook: @tomotherwithandreahope
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Ep. 29: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares the letter that originated the term "youth can move the world", and discusses how to share your concerns with your youth, rather than condemning them.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Bahai.org Youth Materials:
https://www.bahai.org/action/youth/
Letter from the Universal House of Justice:
https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/the-universal-house-of-justice/messages/19840103_001/1#837069074
Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andreahope/excuse-me-teacher-a-picture-book-for-super-teachers
The Power by Karim and Oling Njang:
https://karimrushdy.bandcamp.com/track/the-power
Facebook: @tomotherwithandreahope
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Ep. 28: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope gives some ideas for celebrating the Birth of the Bab and the Birth of Baha'u'llah by decorating your yard with a Baha'i quote and doing a sticker activity with preschoolers using the years 1817 and 1819.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Letter of the Universal House of Justice, 2014:
https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/the-universal-house-of-justice/messages/20140710_001/1#492839047
AGladsomeHeart on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AGladsomeHeart
Sticker Activity for Preschoolers:
https://www.facebook.com/tomotherwithandreahope/posts/155968219511102
Facebook: @tomotherwithandreahope
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Ep. 27: Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope discusses Jr. Youth Groups (part of the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Programs initiated by Baha'i communities) and highlights a service focused journal.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Prayer by 'Abdu'l-Baha:
http://www.bahaiprayers.org/child10.htm
Pass It On Service Journal:
https://www.bahaibookstore.com/Pass-It-On-Service-Journal-P9229.aspx
If you're interested in Andrea's Etsy store:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/andreahopeorg
Facebook: @tomotherwithandreahope
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope announces a short hiatus while visiting her family in the United States. But never fear, she will be sharing stories of inspiring Baha'i mothers during this time. This story is of Phoebe Hearst, founder of a museum of anthropology, wife of U.S. Senator George Hearst, and mother of newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst. She was blessed to spend time with the Master in Haifa and the United States.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
https://bahaichronicles.org/phoebe-hearst/
If you're interested in Andrea's Etsy store:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/andreahopeorg
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope announces a short hiatus while visiting her family in the United States. But never fear, she will be sharing stories of inspiring Baha'i mothers during this time. This story is of Hyde and Clara - "Father" and "Mother" Dunn and their contributions to the New Zealand Baha'i community, which led to their designations as Hands of the Cause of God.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
https://reference.bahai.org/en/t/se/ARO/aro-84.html
If you're interested in Andrea's Etsy store:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/andreahopeorg
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope announces a short hiatus while visiting her family in the United States. But never fear, she will be sharing stories of inspiring Baha'i mothers during this time. This third story is of May Maxwell, mother of the Canadian Baha'i community and mother of her and her husband's (William Sutherland Maxwell) only daughter, Mary Maxwell, who would grow up to marry the Baha'i Faith's Guardian, Shoghi Effendi.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
https://www.bahai.ca/diverse-and-growing-community/canadian-origins/m_maxwell/
If you're interested in Andrea's Etsy store:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/andreahopeorg
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope announces a short hiatus while visiting her family in the United States. But never fear, she will be sharing stories of inspiring Baha'i mothers during this time. This second story is of Munirih Khanum, wife of 'Abdu'l-Baha and mother of 9 children, 5 of whom died before reaching adulthood.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Words of Munirih as recorded in The Chosen Highway, Lady Bloomfield.
If you're interested in Andrea's DIY Doll Kit:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/838655112/diy-doll-kit-love-thy-creation-cloth
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope announces a short hiatus while visiting her family in the United States. But never fear, she will be sharing stories of inspiring Baha'i mothers during this time. The first story is of Navvab (Asiyih Khanum), wife of Baha'u'llah and mother of 'Abdu'l-Baha, the Greatest Holy Leaf, and Mizra Mihdi.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
The Chosen Highway, Lady Bloomfield.
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope discusses her experience traveling by plane with young children and highlights a great, virtue-based show for long flights.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Prayer of the Bab:
https://reference.bahai.org/en/t/c/BP/bp-48.html
Bobo and Kipi in the Congo:
https://9starmedia.com/bobo-and-kipi-season-1
https://9starmedia.com/bobo-and-kipi-season-2
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org/tomother.html
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope gives 10 ideas for fun summer activities related to the priniciples of the Baha'i Faith.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Quote on behalf of Shoghi Effendi:
"Regarding your Summer School; he is indeed grateful to your Assembly for the great success that has attended your efforts for the formation of this institution, the teaching value of which for England cannot be overestimated. He wishes, in particular, to offer his most sincere thanks to the Bahá’í youth group in London for their remarkable share in making the school such an outstanding success this year. This has been certainly a bold undertaking, considering the limited number and resources of the believers in England. But the results obtained are highly encouraging and augur well for the future of this first English Bahá’í Summer School. The unity, courage and whole-hearted loyalty of the friends have enabled them to boldly face and successfully overcome the difficulties and obstacles which may have first appeared, to many at least, to be quite unsurmountable. The Guardian would, therefore, urge all the believers to persevere in their efforts for raising the standard, both intellectual and spiritual, of their Summer School and to heighten its prestige in the eyes of the friends, and of the general non-Bahá’í public outside. The institution of the Summer School constitutes a vital and inseparable part of any teaching campaign, and as such ought to be given the full importance it deserves in the teaching plans and activities of the believers. It should be organised in such a way as to attract the attention of the non-believers to the Cause and thus become an effective medium for teaching. Also it should afford the believers themselves an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the Teachings, through lectures and discussions and by means of close and intense community life."
These ideas are in no particular order:
1. Scrapbook your family or community's Baha'i history
2, Connect nature experiences (flower, water, etc.) to quotes from the Faith
3. Travel like the early believers
4. Create care packages to drop to families (race unity, essential workers, Feast)
5. Baha'i-themed scavenger hunt
6. Performing arts night based on a principle of the Faith (if you don't feel you have "talent" offer to host or find a compelling or funny short story)
7. Deepening on the Hands of the Cause of God
8. Drive-in performance or film
9. Connecting with animals
10. Trunk party based on a principle of the Faith
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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope and co-host Mallory Quigg discuss guiding children and teaching chidren's classes as encouraged in Book 3 from the Ruhi Institute.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Quote of 'Abdu'l-Baha: "As to thy question regarding the education of children: It behoveth thee to nurture them at the breast of the love of God, and urge them onward to the things of the spirit—that they may turn their faces unto God; that their ways may conform to the rules of good conduct and their character be second to none; that they make their own all the graces and praiseworthy qualities of humankind; that they acquire a sound knowledge of the various branches of learning—so that from the very beginning of life they may become spiritual beings, dwellers in the Kingdom, enamoured of the sweet breaths of holiness, and may receive an education religious, spiritual, and of the Heavenly Realm. Verily will I call upon God to grant them a happy outcome in this."
Ruhi Book 3: https://www.ruhi.org/materials/list.php
Resources for children's classes:
https://delighted-hearts.com/
https://www.enablemetogrow.com/
https://www.innerprizegroup.com/collections/ruhi-institute-teacherss-tips-and-tools
https://www.hastenbahaiwomen.com/new
http://www.supportingthecoreactivities.org/
Children's Book Directory (we highlighted Jungle of Virtues):
https://www.andreahope.org/bahaichildren.html
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org/tomother.html
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope has her first guest host, Mallory Quigg! They discuss toddler emotions. Andrea also announces that the Kalimat Baha'i Children's Book Directory is not available on her website (www.andreahope.org/bahaichildren.html).
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Quote of 'Abdu'l-Baha: https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/abdul-baha/selections-writings-abdul-baha/5#563853988
The Animal Tales by Jessica Lemon: https://www.bahaibooks.org.uk/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=10867232
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org/tomother.html
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope discusses the Martyrdom of the Bab.
To Mother on Facebook: facebook.com/tomotherwithandreahope/
Quote, The Execution of the Bab https://www.bahai.org/the-bab/articles-resources/execution-the-bab
Podcasts:
Elevated Conversations: https://www.buzzsprout.com/490699
Everyday Thin Places: http://everydaythinplaces.buzzsprout.com/
Martyrdom of the Bab for children:
https://www.facebook.com/tomotherwithandreahope/videos/288375809028797/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNqbOgOE04c
"The Gate" in Faith Initiative: http://www.faithinitiative.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Faith-issue-26-for-web.pdf
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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope reads a prayer for infants, shares a tip about introducing infants to soft foods, and gives some alphabet books by Baha'is as resources. She also announces the coming of Kalimat for Kids, a directory of English children's books by Baha'i authors.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Prayer for Infant: https://www.bahaiprayers.org/child3.htm
A is for Allah-u-Abha: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088LD56ZX
A Feast of ABCs: https://www.grbooks.com/george-ronald-publisher-books/childrens-books/for-younger-children/feast-of-abcs-a-1312842098
The Good in Me From A-Z by Dottie: https://www.bahaibookstore.com/Good-in-Me-From-A-to-Z-by-Dottie-P9848.aspx
My Alphabet Journey: https://www.bahaibooksforchildren.com/product-page/my-alphabet-journey
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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope offers her top 5 newborn essentials and reflects on the analogy of the suckling babe.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Quote of Bahá’u’lláh: "Say: The sincere soul longeth for nearness to God even as the suckling babe yearneth for its mother’s breast, nay more ardent is his longing, could ye but know it!"
Happier with Gretchen Rubin: https://gretchenrubin.com/podcasts/
Possible resource for your Meal Train: https://www.mealtrain.com/
Garment of Glory: https://garmentofglory.com/product-category/bahai-inspired-clothing/childrens-clothing/baby
Rest Baby, Rest and Nearness are both featured in my poetry book, To Mother: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086Q86ZCW/
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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares her experience having a C-section and natural birth. Thank you Leah for sharing your tips!
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Quote from the Universal House of Justice: https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/the-universal-house-of-justice/messages/19840823_001/1#037789377
Music - Badasht Project: https://badasht.bandcamp.com/
Birth Weight and Baby's First Haiku from the Andrea's poetry book, To Mother: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086Q86ZCW/
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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope reads her poem Will You Break the Silence?: Poetic Practical Steps Toward Race Unity.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Paperback on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089M43484
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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope offers some reflections on being an African American Baha’i, her reactions to the death of George Floyd and numerous accounts of racial injustice, and the Faith’s commitment to race unity.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Advent of Divine Justice: https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/shoghi-effendi/advent-divine-justice/
US Baha’i Community: https://www.bahai.us/
Brilliant Star Magazine, More Than Two Colors: https://brilliantstarmagazine.org/articles/more-than-two-colors
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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope offers some reflections on commemorating the Ascension of Baha'u'llah along with a Shrine of Baha’u’llah craft for families.
The resources for this episode are as follows:
Advent of Divine Justice:
https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/shoghi-effendi/god-passes-by/15#979501836
Ascension of Baha’u’llah Craft:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_jq9KDu77M
(PDF) https://www.hastenbahaiwomen.com/covid-19
Nightingale-Cry:
https://bicentenary.bahai.org/bahaullah/artistic-expressions/poems-from-the-united-kingdom-about-the-bicentenary
Email: info@andreahope.org
Instagram: @andreahopethepoet
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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope reads passages from Nabil's Narrative about the Declaration of the Bab.
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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope discusses pregnancy and laughter, and shares a prayer for pregnant women.
Please see the resources below.
Prayer for pregnant women (expectant women): https://www.bahaiprayers.org/families5.htm
Child of Mine pdf: https://bahai-library.com/pdf/k/khoshmashrab_child_mine.pdf
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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope celebrates Mother's Day by reading from the Baha'i Writings and her poetry book To Mother.
Please see the resources below.
Quote from 'Abdu'l-Baha:
https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/abdul-baha/selections-writings-abdul-baha/6#702372553
TO MOTHER book links:
https://www.andreahope.org/to-mother.html
Devotional video by Colby Jeffers:
https://www.facebook.com/colby.jeffers/videos/10112460440110031/
Mother's Day book launch:
https://www.facebook.com/events/621913345176203/
Email: info@andreahope.org
Website: www.andreahope.org
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares a tip for celebrating the 12th Day of Ridvan by sleeping in a tent and staying up ‘til midnight (yes, midnight haha). Have a listen!
Please see the resources below.
Quote from Nabil (In God Passes By): https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/shoghi-effendi/god-passes-by/11#501107051
Midnight Prayer: http://www.bahaiprayers.org/evening3.htm
Ridvan Story for Children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uKgA-ZPJKs
Examples of family tents:
Ridvan Is Everywhere! Day 3 The Tent & the Tabernacle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R5mr2nVvVc&t=600s
Instagram @bahaivirtuesclass https://www.instagram.com/p/B_N_UCrlzSH/
Delighted Hearts: https://delighted-hearts.com/2018/04/24/ridvan-175-b-e-home-decorations-tutorial/
Nineteen Months: https://www.nineteenmonths.com/easy-ridvan-ideas-kids/
All Done Monkey: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/562316703444197419/
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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares 12 resources for families with children celebrating the Festival of Ridvan.
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Resources:
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Stories - Brilliant Star Magazine – Luminous Library (search Ridvan) https://brilliantstarmagazine.org/luminous-library
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Story - Maggie and Freddy Investigate Ridvan - Patti Tomarelli https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23jiA_uDluo&t=784s
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Craft - How to make a rose for Ridvan – Bahá’í Blog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R94LQfswIuQ
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Story - A Story of Ridvan – Bre Vader and family. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfV-Jiy7wvI
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Video - Happy Ridvan from Baha’is Around the World - Belize Bahá’í Videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V60EBvFwFbM&t=56s
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Song - Ridvan by Diana Howlett https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsVFmJWSBrA
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Full program - Ridvan is Everywhere https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6j022cYmfU&t=3624s
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Book - Garden of Ridvan: The Story of the Festival of Ridvan for Young Children - Alhan Rahimi https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Ri%E1%B8%8Dv%C3%A1n-Story-Festival-Children-ebook/dp/B0875P7Z3J/
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Song - In the Garden of Ridvan – Ruhi.org and Maha Iskandar https://songs.ruhi.org/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCJOdLoYyG8
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Article - 7 Ways to Celebrate the Festival of Ridvan at Home – Bahá’í Blog https://www.bahaiblog.net/2017/04/draft-6-ways-celebrate-ridvan-festival/
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Coloring pages
https://delighted-hearts.com/2017/04/19/twelve-roses-to-celebrate-ridvan-the-king-of-festivals/
https://delighted-hearts.com/2020/04/01/gift-coloring-page-to-celebrate-ridvan/
https://www.facebook.com/cora.thiele.3/posts/10157836348170528
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lWSJ...
- Song - Let’s Sing a Song About Ridvan by Hailey Fudu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8KTkjUoHYM
Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares about the Baha’i Festival of RIdvan. This episode includes a reading of the poem “Baha’u’llah in the Garden of Ridvan" by Robert Hayden.
Note 107 of the Kitab-i-Aqdas: https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/bahaullah/kitab-i-aqdas/14#170824240
Ridvan is Everywhere: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6j022cYmfU
YouTube video The Festival of Ridvan for children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uKgA-ZPJKs&t=6s
Ridvan banners on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AGladsomeHeart
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DelightedHeartsShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/PAPALOTESHOP
Baha'u'llah in the Ridvan Garden by Robert Hayden
*Agonies confirm His hour,
and swords like compass-needles turn
toward His heart,
The midnight air is forested
with presences that shelter Him
and sheltering praise*
The auroral darkness which is God
and sing the word made flesh again
in Him.
Eternal exile whose return
epiphanies repeatedly
foretell
He watches in a borrowed garden,
prays. And sleepers toss upon
their armored beds,
Half-roused by golden knocking at
the doors of consciousness. Energies
like angels dance
Glorias of recognition.
Within the rock the undiscovered suns
release their light.
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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares her story of trying to conceive and gives tips for the "2 week wait". This episode includes a reading of the poem Moonlit Coast from her poetry book, TO MOTHER (available on Amazon).
To Mother: https://www.amazon.com/MOTHER-POETRY-ANDREA-HOPE-ebook/dp/B086Q86ZCW
National Health Service UK: https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/pregnancy/how-long-does-it-usually-take-to-get-pregnant/
Susan Gammage: http://www.ninestarsolutions.com/my-will-vs-gods-will-in-getting-pregnant/
TTC with menstrual cup (no scientific studies that I could find): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGwByZy9YdE
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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares why and how you can celebrate during social distancing. This episode includes a reading of the poem Remember Who You Are from her upcoming book, TO MOTHER.
Naw-Ruz message from the Universal House of Justice: https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/the-universal-house-of-justice/messages
The Stage Tel Aviv: https://www.facebook.com/TheStageSlamSeries/
The Tonight Show: At Home Edition (with Tina Fey): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8o85dhujQM
Little Songs Music Makers: https://www.facebook.com/littlesongme/
Email: info@andreahope.org
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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope shares her reflections on preparing a marriage for children.
Sahba's book: https://books.apple.com/gb/book/not-your-typical-book-about-marriage/id1193015174
Email: info@andreahope.org
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Baha'i mom and poet Andrea Hope talks about coronavirus COVID-19 and Naw-Ruz, the Baha'i New Year.
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Interview with Rainn Wilson and Dr. Robert Kim-Farley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBqHbFTb0Vo
Badi Calendar display: https://www.facebook.com/andreahope.org/photos/a.138888552840686/3068305903232255/?type=3&theater
In this premiere episode, Andrea Hope talks about observing the Baha'i Fast while being exempt from physically fasting, and she shares a poem on the topic.
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