28 MAR 2012 by ideonexus Teaching Children About Death
Various strategies for secularists to teach children this fact of life.
Folksonomies: death,parenting,atheism

28 MAR 2012 by ideonexus Humanist Values in Parenting
Critical-Thinking skills, instilling self-confidence, praise, and encouraging potential.
Folksonomies: parenting,atheism

28 MAR 2012 by ideonexus Euthyphro
Is something good because god commands it, or does god command it because it's good?
Folksonomies: parenting,philosophy,atheism

28 MAR 2012 by ideonexus Using Santa Claus as a Teachable Moment
Tell the child the fantastic story about Santa Claus, but answer their skeptical questions truthfully.
Folksonomies: myth,atheism,parenting

28 MAR 2012 by ideonexus Santa Clause and God
One is a myth meant to expire, the other is a myth meant to last a lifetime.
Folksonomies: parenting,atheism,god

28 MAR 2012 by ideonexus How Atheist Parents Let Their Children Enjoy Santa Claus
Tell the child we are "pretending" there is a Santa Claus and Easter Bunny, let them in on joke so there is nothing to unbelieve.
Folksonomies: parenting,atheism

28 MAR 2012 by ideonexus How an Atheist Recites the Pledge
They say "Under Laws" instead of "Under God".
Folksonomies: parenting,atheism

28 MAR 2012 by ideonexus Teaching a Child About Death
Julia Sweeney describes how she taught her daughter about death after her grandfather died.
Folksonomies: atheism,parenting

28 MAR 2012 by ideonexus Encourage a Child to Think Well
And trust them to do so.
Folksonomies: parenting,atheism

28 MAR 2012 by ideonexus Parenting Means Having Explanations at "A Moment's Notice"
So it's important for parents to have a strong philosophical ground and have spent time reflecting on issues.
Folksonomies: philosophy,parenting,atheism