In the hustle and bustle of everyday life; how do we; as parents; honor the spirituality of our children? As we shuttle between school; soccer practice; piano lessons; ballet lessons; birthday parties; and doctors' appointments; how do we find the time to encourage our children; through the ups and downs of growing up; to turn to God for guidance? In 10 Principles for Spiritual Parenting; Mimi Doe and Marsha Walch open our eyes to the spontaneous; creative; freethinking joy that characterizes a child's innate spirituality. In ten easy-to-follow chapters containing exercises and practical suggestions; the authors point out that opportunities to express spirituality are abundant in our routine life. Talking at dinner; lighting candles; performing daily chores--all of these events have the potential to be sacred moments. Contemporary parents face unique challenges: In our media-saturated culture; children are continually exposed to violence; cynicism; and a confusing code of ethics. By offering concrete ways to help children develop positive values; Mimi Doe and Marsha Walch support parents' efforts to counteract negative messages. 10 Principles for Spiritual Parenting is an invaluable guide for parents who yearn to help their children nurture a rich spirituality of their own.
