Conscious Parenting by Cousens, Gabriel -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents Authors’ Acknowledgments Foreword by George Malkmus Foreword by Ruby Roth Foreword by Will Tuttle Introduction A Grandfather’s Blessing and Wisdom Advice to Parents CHAPTER 1 • The Alive Parent and Child

The Role of the Alive Parent is the Way of the Spiritual Warrior! The Role of the Alive Child The Role of Grandparents A Grandfather’s Prayer for the Newborn A Grandfather’s Blessing for the Youth

CHAPTER 2 • Creating an Alive Environment

Creating an Alive Environment for the Parent Six Foundations for a Spiritual Life The Sevenfold Peace Sevenfold Peace Family Activities Supporting the Alive Child’s Stages of Development

CHAPTER 3 • Supporting the Child’s Physical Development

Living Foods for the Living Body The Vegan, Live-Food Solution is Safe A New Look at Transitioning from Eating Flesh Food Don’t Eat the Fish Don’t Pig Out Poultry Problems Don’t Do Dairy Eliminate Eggs Other Factors that Support Health and Wellness

CHAPTER 4 • Why Authentic, Vegan, Organic Food?

Organic Foods Organic Veganic Farming Background of Organic Veganic Farming What Does “Organic” Really Mean? Pesticide Pestilence Protect Yourself Against Food Chemicalization Genetically Engineered Foods Irradiated Foods—Another Hazard The Organic Live-Food Solution Minerals and Children—Precious Gems Children Need Dietary Fats Protein for Growing Bodies Is a Plant-Sourced Diet Safe for Children? But Children Don’t Like Healthy Food! Soy What? And Other Vegan Foods to be Wary of Can an Omnivorous Diet be Safe?

CHAPTER 5 • Holistic Veganism

The Seven Principles of Holistic Veganism

CHAPTER 6 • Supporting the Child’s Emotional Development

Living Foods and Freeing Up Emotions Listening to How your Child Feels about Eating Animals Thoughts, Emotions, and the Preparation of Food Self-Esteem

CHAPTER 7 • Supporting the Child’s Social Development

Living Foods and the Child’s Social Development Positive Socialization Within the Home Peaceful Conflict Resolution Other Opportunities for Positive Socialization Have You Ever Heard of the Candy Fairy?

CHAPTER 8 • Supporting the Child’s Developing Mind

The Heart and the Mind Movement and the Mind Childhood Depression Nature and Learning Emotional Safety and Learning Deficient Diet and Mental Degeneration Living Nutrition for the Living Brain Media Effects on the Child’s Mind The Harmful Effects of Pornography

CHAPTER 9 • The Great Vaccine Question

Vaccination—Pro and Con Debunking the Myths about Vaccination The Ethical Problem of Mandatory Vaccination Deciding for Ourselves: Informed Consent Adverse Effects of Vaccination Contaminants in Vaccines Ways to Proactively Minimize Childhood Disease A Biblical Perspective Moving Out of Polarity Summary

CHAPTER 10 • Maximizing Aliveness by Minimizing Toxic Synergy

Gluten Marijuana: Toxicity to the Brain Fluoride: Toxicity to the Brain and Body EMFs and Our Children’s Brains Global Radiation Toxicity Summary

CHAPTER 11 • Supporting the Child’s Spiritual Development

Spiritual Nutrition for Childhood Supporting the Spirit of the Child with Silence Imagination Meaningful Work Wisdom Teachings Music The Spirituality-Enhancing Power of Love

CHAPTER 12 • Recipes for Children

The Low-Sugar Piece to the Food Puzzle Phase Chart: The Sugar Content of Various Foods It’s Not Easy Being Green Living Water Hydration Station Recipes for Kids Kid Teas Bright-Eyed Breakfasts Love-Packed Lunchboxes, Snacks, and Sides Super Suppers Dare to Be Different Desserts Alive and Low-Sweet Candies Food Guidelines for Babies Dairy-Free Recipes

CHAPTER 13 • Conclusion Resources for Holistic Parenting Recipe Index Notes Index About the Authors