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Mothers and Kids

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It is an odd development of the modern world that being excessively anxious about our children is considered a virtue. We consider ourselves good parents if we make life easy for them, reward them for the smallest achievement, and are anxious for their safety and well being at all times.
There is, however, a hidden message in all of this anxious attention and it’s not good. As a teacher and school principal for 20 years, I saw all kinds of kids and all kinds of parents. For those who had confid

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By Mira Rose-Dewil

Here are some practical ideas for creating a Krishna conscious environment for kids at home, many based on Montessori principles that I have found successful in my school. They are geared toward the 2-6 age group. I would love to hear from anyone who might have more ideas for this age group or for older children.

1. Organize the physical environment so that all devotional items and activities are easily within reach for children to access independently. Have a specific place

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From Back to Godhead

By Cintamani Dhama Devi Dasi

“ONE WHO CANNOT deliver his dependents from the path of repeated birth and death should never become a spiritual master, a father, a husband, a mother, or a worshipable demigod” (Srimad-Bhagavatam 5.5.18).

As a parent I often wonder if I am up to the task. After all, full engagement in devotional service is the only way to become free from the cycle of birth and death. Prahlada Maharaja instructs us in nine methods of devotional service: “Hearin

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By Madhava Smullen 

The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough for parents and kids, as they try to find engagement while staying at home. Here are eleven tried-and-true Krishna conscious activities, as shared by devotee parents themselves!

1. Holding a Backyard Ratha Yatra for Lord Jagannatha

“Mata, what does Jagannatha like to eat the most?” asked my 7-year old Murari. My quick response was “Kaja!” That’s when we decided that we will make kajas and offer to Jagannatha for the first time ever.

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Krishna Contest

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🥳🎉 Krishna Contest by Hare Krsna Television 🥳🎉

👨👩👧👦 Good news for kids and parents. 👨👩👧👦

🙋🙋Hare Krsna TV giving you a platform to show your skills. 🙋🙋

We are organising Krishna contest for
🎨 Drawing,
🎹 Bhajan Singing and
🎤 Story telling.

Age groups
- 05 to 10 years
- 10 to 15 years
- 15 to 20 years

Top 5 winners 💃🕺from each group will get chance to come on 📺 Hare Krsna Television 📺

Registration fees - 200 Rupees

🗒️ Last Date of Registration - 10 June 2020

Winner will be selected as per Judges 👩👨

📌 Regis

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