Children of the Rainbow: Ridley the raindrop who didn't want to get wet Embark on a spiritual journey with Ridley the raindrop and discover the beauty of life's endless cycle! In this enchanting first book of the "Children of the Rainbow" series, young readers will: * Explore the beginnings of spiritual concepts through Ridley's transformations * Learn about bravery, purpose, and the interconnectedness of all living things * Gain a comforting perspective on life, change, and renewal Thoughtfully crafted for ages 4-8, this heartwarming tale offers a gentle introduction to spiritual ideas, perfect for: * Families wanting to lay a foundation for future discussions about reincarnation and the cycle of life * Parents looking for ways to address loss and change from a spiritual perspective * Educators interested in introducing diverse beliefs about life's journey Through Ridley's adventure from a scared raindrop to a joyful participant in nature's grand design, children will discover: * The continuous nature of existence, as Ridley transforms from mist to raindrop shape and back again * How every living thing plays a vital role in the world, no matter how small * That endings can be seen as new beginnings in life's ongoing adventure As a parent, you'll find "Ridley the raindrop" to be: * A valuable tool for introducing spiritual concepts in an age-appropriate manner * A starting point for planting seeds of understanding about the soul's journey * A beautifully illustrated story that grows with your child, revealing deeper spiritual truths as they're ready to explore them Join Ridley on this uplifting adventure and help your child begin to embrace the wonder of life's continuous journey!

'Multicultural Education' is a reader which helps educators understand the concepts, paradigms and explanations needed to become more effective practitioners in culturally, racially and language diverse classrooms.

Star children are children who have been sent here from all areas of the universe to help the earth and the people on it. They possess psychic, spiritual, and other extra sensory abilities. These children will bring peace, topple corrupt systems, and shift dimensional consciousness in the years to come. They have come here on special assignment to assist in this rebirth into a higher dimensional Earth. Since the beginning of time, parents have wished their kids came with an owner's manual. Big changes are coming as this is a new world, a new energy grid, and the children of the stars, or Star children as we call them, have finally arrived to help save the earth with no owner's manual. This book is a guide to help parents understand their Star children and to help each parent spiritually understand what is happening with these gifted youngsters who are here to help us. Yes, your children can be your spiritual advisors and they are here to help us. They will try to teach us many lessons. Most we won't understand, some we won't even know are lessons. With the help of this guide, a few of us may catch on. Valuable for educators to become aware that they are dealing with an entirely new generation of children who do not think or behave like those who have gone before them. This book is also intended to help our younger or older Star children understand and not be afraid of what they are seeing or hearing that many others cannot see or hear. Topics: Indigo to Crystal to Rainbow Transitions; Environmental Stress and Your Star Child; The Importance of healthy Food; The Nine Dimensions of Consciousness; A Global Crisis: Help Is On the Way.

A fictional re-creation of a day in the life of a Rainbow character named Sunflower begins the book, illustrating events that might typically occur at an annual North American Rainbow Gathering. Using interviews with Rainbows, content analysis of media reports, participant observation, and scrutiny of government documents relating to the group, Niman presents a complex picture of the Family and its relationship to mainstream culture - called "Babylon" by the Rainbows. Niman also looks at internal contradictions within the Family and examines members' problematic relationship with Native Americans, whose culture and spiritual beliefs they have appropriated.

The Children of Now is a groundbreaking work that shows that a large number of kids come into the world bearing inherent gifts that are beyond strange—they are telepathic, understand subtle energies, and/or have amazing psychic abilities. Many of them remember where they were before they came to Earth and often can describe past lives. Many doctors mislabel them as autistic, ADD, ADHD, or suggest other behavioral difficulties. More than half the time, these doctors are wrong. The Children of Now are not defective—they are differently functional. We are doing ourselves and the world a great disservice by not acknowledging these amazing children and their special gifts. A surprising percentage of these children carry within themselves wisdom far beyond most adults. The phenomenon is very real, and more and more of these highly evolved children enter our world every day. The Children of Now offers not only genuine stories of many children who have brought amazing talents into our world, but also practical, easy solutions to assist society in supporting and nurturing these gifted—not defective—children and their families, rather than labeling, segregating, and condemning them. Fascinating to anyone with an open mind, and life-illuminating for parents with these incredible kids, Meg offers detailed answers derived from counseling real kids in real families. The Children of Now is a must-read for every parent, teacher, caregiver, and child advocate. In it you'll discover: Why our children's DNA is different from previous generations'. The traits and needs of the Crystalline Children. The Children of the Stars and why they are here. Real stories of real children as Dr. Meg helps them and their families search for answers. Why these kids are exhibiting telepathy, telekinesis, healing abilities, and more. How to help the Children of Now at home, at school, and socially.

Sexuality remains a hotly debated subject, nowhere more so than in education. This perceptive and balanced book shows that discussions of sexuality and schooling can be simultaneously polarizing and democratizing. Disputing the Subject of Sex examines controversies over sex, AIDS, and gay-inclusive multicultural education, which offer especially fruitful opportunities to explore instances when community membership, schooling, and sexuality have collided. Rather than choosing sides, this book uses case studies, interviews with queer youth, and analysis of curricular texts to help readers understand how power dynamics play out in educational controversies and how they can guide us to new ideas about students' abilities to learn and relate ethically to one another about the subject of sex.