(robots, by jonah potts)
As I mentioned before, the Gylanic Child part of this blog is going to be an ongoing theme. I hope to present interesting new media for parents who are seeking alternatives to what is currently "out there", media-speaking, for children.
Raffi, as you may or may not know, is an internationally known musician and children's advocate. He is a troubadour, in the true sense of the word, singing and speaking his heart out for children, for equality, and for a better world. My favorite thing about him is his Child Honouring Covenant. If you've never read it before, you should...read raffi's child honouring covenant. I think he pretty much sums up anything more I could possibly say about what our children are and what they need from us. My local library has a substantial collection of Raffi media, including books, concerts and sing-a-longs - your library probably does as well.
The second media resource I want to touch upon is Elora Media. This website is an excellent source of gylanic child media, including books, videos, music, activity books and more. Elora Media was founded by co-creator of the independant film, What The Bleep Do We Know?!, Betsy Chasse, who while traveling around with What the Bleep?! met many parents who wanted to know where they could find this kind information in children's media! And, so her next project became immediately clear! I wish I could say that my local library carries many Elora Media books, but I've only found one children's book so far from their collection ("Where Does the Sun Go?" by Gary Craig). Anyway, if you're looking for this kind of media, definitely check out their website - they even offer the latest children's books by Dr. Wayne Dyer (positive thinking mega man!), published by the phenomenal Hay House. "Incredible You" (also at my local library, but buried 5 holds deep, just to attest to its popularity) illustrates The 10 Ways to Let Your Greatness Shine Through: 1. Share the Good 2. Find What You Love 3. You are Filled with Love 4. Find a Quiet Place Inside 5. Make Today Great! 6. Change Your Thoughts to Good 7. Take Care of Yourself 8. Picture What You Want 9. Everyone Is Special, Especially You 10. Good Thoughts Give You Energy.
Indeed, these are the things that our children could be focused on - when will we get a new genre of video games, as well?
Enjoy!
Mary Preiser Potts
1 comment:
Finding your blog was a bit like taking a bath--warm suddsy fluid all around! Bird Woman has visited me this week for the first time, though I have known her for many years. I find her formidable. I am a mask/totem maker, ceremonialist, and other--and have created "First Earth Ceremony" for newborns putting their feet on Earth for the first time (again). Keep up the blogging--I am learning, too. Kate www.oceanhealers.netfirms.com
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