1. 2025-03-19. Regarding Family Life and Marriage. Universal House of Justice. Letter emphasizing the Bahá’í family’s role in fostering unity, equality, and spiritual growth, shaping communities, and resisting societal disintegration through service, education, and evolving family structures. UHJ-letters.
2. 2025. In Full Partnership: Thirty Years of Women's Advancement at the United Nations and Beyond. Bahá'í International Community. Collection of statements by the Bahá’í International Community on the subject of gender equality. Books.
3. 2024. Little Gems. Ehsan Bayat. This is a story for young adults (10+) of a Baha’i family and his family’s impact on a neighborhood through active participation in the Institute process. Fiction.
4. 2023-2026. BWNS Podcasts: Conversations and Insights from the Field. Bahá'í World News Service. Links to 46 interviews highlighting how Bahá’í individuals and communities worldwide apply spiritual principles to education, governance, equality, and social transformation, fostering unity and the betterment of society. Video and audio available. Audio.
5. 2023-08. To Set the World in Order: Building and Preserving Strong Marriages. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . The cause of unity; creating families that illuminate the world; the ideal milieu for learning the principles of consultation; addressing challenges. Compilations.
6. 2023. Harvard Pluralism Project: Bahá'í. Author unknown. Six overview essays on Bahá'í history, beliefs, and practices. (Offsite) Essays.
7. 2023. From Outsider to Outsider: A Study of Iranian Bahá'ís' Identity in Iran and the United States. Naghme Naseri Morlock. The denial of a national identity of Bahá'ís in Iran; their experiences in the U.S.; cultural differences between immigrant and American Bahá'ís; the importance of religious identity; how religious, national, and cultural identities are negotiated. Articles.
8. 2022-2023. Concept Notes. Author unknown. 18 essays from the Office of Public Affairs of Bahá'ís of India website, on a variety of topics related to family, women, children, peace, equality, diversity, religion, culture, and the arts. Essays.
9. 2021. List of Articles by John Hatcher on BahaiTeachings.org. John S. Hatcher. List of online essays and articles by Dr. John Hatcher. Bibliographies.
10. 2021. Religious Persecution and Oppression: A Study of Iranian Baha'ís' Strategies of Survival. Naghme Naseri Morlock. Research based on extensive interviews exploring three ways that members of the Bahá'í community responded to diaspora and persecution: passing as Muslim, religious constancy in the face of danger, and alternating "passing" with open displays. Articles.
11. 2021. Bahá'í Prayers and Tablets for Children. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . Compilations.
12. 2019-09. Worldview and the Laws of the Bayán. Nader Saiedi. Explores the Persian Bayán's spiritual worldview and laws through four talks, offering insights into the Báb's Dispensation. Audio.
13. 2019-07. Vaccination: A Compilation. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States, comp. Brief compilation sent by email by the US NSA. Includes cover letter. Compilations-NSA.
14. 2018/2025. Additional Prayers Revealed by 'Abdu'l-Bahá. Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . 52 newly translated prayers. Writings.
15. 2018/2025. Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks. Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . 216 selections, last updated 2025. Writings.
16. 2018/2024. Additional Tablets and Extracts from Tablets Revealed by Bahá'u'lláh. Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . 85 selections, last updated August 2024. Writings.
17. 2017-07-19. Original of Prayer for Children. Universal House of Justice. On the original Persian text of a prayer of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá that begins, "O God! Educate these children..." UHJ-letters.
18. 2015. Child of Mine. Kamelia Khoshmashrab. A composition for expectant parents, featuring quotations from the Bahá’í Writings on topics such as pre-pregnancy, infant health, naming a child, parental roles, and postpartum depression. Compilations-personal.
19. 2014-11. I Found You!. Duane L. Herrmann. Allegory of a little boy's new adventures in a new country with his mother, who had been lost. Fiction.
20. 2014. Index to Some Answered Questions. Topic references to chapter and paragraph numbers of the 2014 revised authorized translation of this collection of table talks by 'Abdu'l-Bahá. Bibliographies.
21. 2014. Answered Questions, Some. Abdu'l-Bahá. 'Table talks' given by ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá in ‘Akká between 1904 and 1906 in response to questions posed by Laura Dreyfus-Barney; first published in 1908, the new 2014 edition has been extensively retranslated. Writings.
22. 2013. Materials Studied at the 114 Global Youth Conferences in 2013. Bahá'í World Centre. Compilation presenting materials studied during the global Bahá’í youth conferences in 2013, organized under the auspices of the Universal House of Justice, exploring youth identity, community-building, service, and civilization advancement. Study.
23. 2012-02-11. Materialism Wearing Away at Our Kids. Ted Slavin. The materialism of modern society and media is distracting many of our children. Adults must be aware that they are key role models for their kids. Newspapers.
24. 2011. Breastfeeding and the Bahá'í Faith. Haig V. Setrakian, Marc B. Rosenman, Kinga A. Szucs. The Writings reference breast-feeding literally and symbolically, and provide guidance as to its practice. As the ideal form of infant nutrition, breastfeeding women are exempted from fasting, and it is linked to childhood moral development. Essays.
25. 2010-04-02. To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith. Universal House of Justice. Regarding subjects such as family life, wealth, materialism, and justice. UHJ-letters.
26. 2010-01. Early Childhood Education. Cyrus Rohani. Education is a continuous and creative process which fulfils the moral potential of each individual. Its aim is to develop the capacities latent in human nature and to coordinate their expression for the enrichment and transformation of society. Essays.
27. 2009-11-24. To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith. Universal House of Justice. Regarding the family and its role in the advancement of civilization. UHJ-letters.
28. 2009-07-18. Little 'aliens' who spontaneously break into song. Ted Slavin. On raising our children ("little aliens") and what they're learning from the contemporary world they see. Newspapers.
29. 2009. Children. Nancy A. Davis. On persons in the stages of life from conception, when the soul comes into being, to the age of fifteen, the beginning of spiritual maturity or adulthood. Encyclopedia.
30. 2008. Family Life. Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . Extracts on preserving the bond between husband and wife, parent-child relationships and responsibilities, and enhancing family life. Compilations.
31. 2008. Raising Children of Light: editorial. Bahá'í International Community. In seeking to end the world's suffering, we need to acknowledge that we are all one human race in an increasingly interconnected world, educate children and mothers, and end the oppression of girls and women. BIC.
32. 2007-08-06. Various questions: Psychic powers, Persepolis, portrait of Mulla Husayn, etc.. Universal House of Justice. Answers to: psychic powers and "natural" healing; 'Abdu'l-Bahá's statement on Persepolis; inauthenticity of a portrait of Mullá Husayn; a passage on childhood; list of sites for future Houses of Worship; Prayer of the Báb; and a jungle story. UHJ-letters.
33. 2007. Hidden Gifts: Finding Blessings in the Struggles of Life. Brian Kurzius. Compilation of Bahá'í texts on the purpose of problems and tests in our lives. Introductory.
34. 2007. Bahá'í Education: Sources of Guidance. Peter Terry, comp. A lengthy compilation covering many subjects of interest to parents, teachers, and students, such as education principles, curricula, pedagogy, psychology, gender, infants, and institutions. Compilations-personal.
35. 2006-07-02. Beyond Legal Reforms: Culture and Capacity in the Eradication of Violence Against Women and Girls. Bahá'í International Community. Statement on the epidemic of violence against women around the world, as perpetuated by social norms, religious fanaticism, and economic and political exploitation; necessary educational objectives and legal frameworks. BIC.
36. 2006. Challenge: Helping Our Children Find Meaning and Purpose. Harlan Carl Scheffler. Part one of the book The Quest. Books.
37. 2005. Classroom Management in Action. Boris Handal. A guide to managing behavior in everyday situations, presented in the form of learning scenarios. Each scenario represents a familiar theme with diverse educational concepts, to spark group discussions and help teachers reflect on their own practices. Resources.
38. 2005. Foundations for a Spiritual Education: Research of the Bahá'í Writings. National Bahá'í Education Task Force. A sourcebook of Bahá'í principles for the training of children, covering the purpose and content of a core spiritual curriculum, as well as a process framework for spiritual education. Compilations-NSA.
39. 2004. Bahá'í Ethics: Answers to 55 Questions Submitted by Arthur Dobrin. Dianne Bradford, Fiona Missaghian, Udo Schaefer, Robert Stockman, Jonah Winters, comp. . Answers to questions submitted in preparation for a source book in religious ethics for a college course at Hofstra University, New York, fall 2001. Essays.
40. 2003-09. Adoption and Parent Consent. Universal House of Justice. Short compilation of extracts from letters written on behalf of the House on various matters relating to adoption. UHJ-letters.
41. 2003. Compilation: Blessings in Teaching Children. Kiser Barnes, comp. Writings on the subject of the teaching and education of children. Compilations-personal.
42. 2002-05-28. Apparent Contradictions in the Bahá'í Writings, Reconciliation of. Universal House of Justice. On apparent contradictions, regarding Mírzá Abu'l-Fadl on Abraham and Zoroaster; 'Abdu'l-Bahá and a Baby Naming Ceremony; Minimum Age of Marriage; Smoking and Firmness in the Covenant; Corporal Punishment; Táhirih as "Woman Suffragette." UHJ-letters.
43. 2002. Resilience in Children: Within a Spiritual, Social, and Neurobiological Framework. Hoda Mahmoudi, Nasim Ahmadiyeh. Exposure to hardship and to events requiring adaptation to change allows the child to learn flexibility and resilience, and so find his or her sphere of useful service in a constantly changing world. Articles.
44. 2001. Human Rights and the Rights of the Child: Implications for Children's Participation in the Bahá'í Community. Greg Duly. Are human rights universal? Do rights have spiritual or religious influences? What is the relevance of child rights and prospects of children’s participation in the Bahá’í community? Articles.
45. 2001. Bahá'í-Inspired Perspectives on Human Rights. Tahirih Tahririha-Danesh, ed. Articles by Kiser Barnes, Greg Duly, Cheshmak Farhoumand-Sims, Graham Hassall, Darren Hedley, Nazila Ghanea-Hercock, Chichi Layor, Michael Penn, Martha Schweitz, and Albert Lincoln. Books.
46. 2001. Family Law in Iran. Sen McGlinn. Detailed overview of 20th-century Iranian laws regarding marriage, divorce, marriage rights and duties, dowry, and inheritance. Contains passing mentions of the Bahá'í Faith. Articles-unpublished.
47. 2000-06. Address at Queen's Birthday Weekend Conference, Auckland. Peter J. Khan. Addresses a variety of issues facing the Bahá'í community, especially as pertains to New Zealand Bahá'ís. Talks.
48. 2000. Principles for Effective Parenting. Don Dainty. A cycle for successful family development; preparation for marriage; parental roles; virtues education; support of institutions. Essays.
49. 2000. Dear Parent ... a Message to a non-Bahá'í Parent: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. A letter written to the parents of British Bahá'í converts to dispel anxiety and misinformation. Introductory.
50. 1999/2004. Bahá'í Education for Children: A Teacher's Guide. Alí-Akbar Furútan. A series of six books on teaching children, organized by age. Books.
51. 1998?. Babies, on the Naming of. Abdu'l-Bahá, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . Compilations.
52. 1998-06-16. Age Fifteen as the Age of Spiritual Maturity, The. Universal House of Justice. On the meaning of maturity and why 15 is considered the age that a believer can take control of his spiritual destiny. UHJ-letters.
53. 1998. First Obligation, The: Lady Blomfield and the Save the Children Fund. Robert Weinberg. Bio prepared for the UK Bahá'í Centenary (1998-99). Biographies.
54. 1998. Stories from the Dawn-Breakers: For Children. William Sears. Stories for children about Shaykh Ahmad, Siyyid Kazim, Young Man in the Green Turban, The Letters of the Living, and The Bab, taken from the book Children's Stories from the Dawn-Breakers, by Zoe Meyer, illustrated by Winifred Barnum Newman (1998). Audio.
55. 1997. Transmission of Cultural Values in Persian Bahá'í Families, The. Stephen Licata. On how immigrant Persian Bahá’í families have carried their cultural values to the U.S., how the move affected the development of their children, and the cultural adaptation process. Includes survey on cultural values among Persian Bahá'ís in Los Angeles. Articles-unpublished.
56. 1997. Iranian Believers Throughout the World, Message to. Universal House of Justice. Inspirational discussion of the history of the Bahá'ís in Iran, including exhortations for the education of Persian children and youth. UHJ-letters.
57. 1996. Messages from the Universal House of Justice 1963-1986: Third Epoch of the Formative Age. Universal House of Justice, Geoffrey W. Marks, comp. . Books.
58. 1996. Family in Bahá'í Faith, The. Moojan Momen. Overview of Bahá'í teachings on marriage, children, and education. Essays.
59. 1996. Three Ages of Man, The: Are They Integrated?. Viva Rodwell. Childhood, adulthood, old age, and family integration in contemporary culture. Essays.
60. 1996. Universality of the Laws of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, The. Bijan Samali. The laws of the Aqdas focus on the individual; are applicable to everyone; facilitate the realisation of the oneness of human race; ensure the equality of the sexes; are adaptable to cultural diversities; and call for the elimination of all prejudices. Articles.
61. 1995-04. Cognitive-Developmental Psychology and the Baha'i Faith: Meaningful Connections. Rhett Diessner. Some major concepts shared by Bahá'ís and adherents of cognitive-developmentalism; avenues of communication between members of the Bahá'í Faith and the therapeutic community. Articles.
62. 1995. Pastoral Care of Bahá'í Children: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
63. 1995. Requisites for Family Unity: The Role of the Father in the Family. Safoura Chittleborough. The importance of the family as a whole in child-rearing and the negative consequences of family breakdown. Articles.
64. 1995. Walking the Tight-rope of Parenthood. John A. Davidson, Christine Wood. Description of a Bahá'í parenting program created by a "Marriage and Family Development" committee. Essays.
65. 1995. Community as Family, The: Opportunities of Growth. Ros Gabriel. Essays.
66. 1995. Family in Bahá'í Society, The: A Unique Approach to Curriculum Development. Stephen Hall. Educational ideas from Dr. Dwight Allen and Dr. Farzan Arbab. Essays.
67. 1995. Problem Solving in the Family. Erik Blumenthal. How can we solve our problems or conflicts? We need to know and put 5 factors into practice: our attitude; mutual respect; understanding each other's motives; changing the 'present agreement' by conscious communication; and mutual cooperation. Essays.
68. 1995. Role of the Father in the Family, The. Graeme Russell. Practical steps to enhance the role of fathers in the family. Essays.
69. 1995. Education of Children: Principles before Pragmatism. Sandra Rowden-Rich. Essays.
70. 1994-10-16. Physical Discpline of Children. Universal House of Justice, Research Department. The Bahá'í concept of punishment within the overall context of justice and world order; the principle of reward in child-rearing; physical vs. moral and intellectual discipline. UHJ-letters.
71. 1993-11-23. Violence Against Women and Children. Universal House of Justice. Bahá’í principles on violence, sexual abuse, family dynamics, gender equality, consultation, child discipline, and community protection. UHJ-letters.
72. 1993. "In the Beginning Was the Word": Apocalypse and the Education of the Soul. Ross Woodman. Hidden meanings in scripture and the soul are metaphorically identified with the huris, or brides. The bridegroom, Bahá'ulláh, enters union as the marriage of the Manifestation with the Maid of Heaven, who releases the Logos and the newly created soul. Articles.
73. 1991-01. Bahá'í Perspective on Drug Abuse Prevention, A. Abdu'l-Missagh Ghadirian. Article from the publication of the International Drug Control Programme and distributed as a BIC document. BIC.
74. 1991. Education, Bahá'í. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi. Compilations.
75. 1991. Women. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . Explores the status of women in the world, the development of women, the role of education in that development, the Bahá'í concept of gender equality and the application of that principle to family life. Includes bibliography of related Bahá'í literature. Compilations.
76. 1991. Family Life. The Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi. Compilations.
77. 1988. Education and Moral Development in Children. Susan Clay Stoddart. We are caught between the imperative to function as a world culture and a belief that we need to maintain separate racial, cultural, and ethnic identities; strategies that parents and teachers can use to help children develop an identity with all peoples. Articles.
78. 1988. Lights of Guidance: A Bahá'í Reference File. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Helen Bassett Hornby, comp. . The classic Bahá'í reference book. This is its first online edition. Compilations-personal.
79. 1988. Perceiving Differences: A Look at Gender and Equality. Mark Brush. Observations on what Richard DeNovellis' "Personality Type Preference Indicator" tests show about ages and genders; laws of nature vs. laws of God. Articles.
80. 1986-10-27. Places Where the Manifestations of God Have Appeared; Equality of Men and Women. Universal House of Justice. The consistent portrayal of all known Manifestations of God as male and their historical emergence exclusively in the East; the equality of men and women; on soul mates. UHJ-letters.
81. 1986. Eyes of the Children, The. Sheila Banani. One poem inspired by female infanticide in China. Poetry.
82. 1985. Children, Oppression of. Universal House of Justice. Discussion of the oppression of children at the hands of exploitative individuals and solace for those who have suffered such treatment. UHJ-letters.
83. 1983. Applications of Positive Psychotherapy for Marriage and Family Therapy. Nossrat Peseschkian. To understand observed behaviour, we need to consider transcultural conditions as well as those in the personal history of the patient. This approach underlies the author's concept for a conflict-centred therapy. Articles.
84. 1980. Developmental Universals and Their Implications for Parental Competence. Daniel C. Jordan. Philosophical and theoretical considerations of developmental universals; role of parents in actualizing biological, psychological, and leadership potentials; foundations for language, math, and arts; parents' role in moral and philosophical competency. Articles.
85. 1976. Process Approach, The. Daniel C. Jordan. Developing full human potential; nature of development and the meaning of process; a theory of curriculum; perceptual / cognitive / affective / volitional processes; value formation and personal identity. Articles.
86. 1974. Education of Children. Abu'l-Qásim Faizí. On Bahá'í families and raising children to appreciate Bahá'í principles. Audio.
87. 1973-04. Divine Education: The Root of Knowledge. Abu'l-Qásim Faizí, R. Behi, ed. . On Bahá'í families and raising children to appreciate Bahá'í principles. Essays.
88. 1972. Wonder Lamp, The. Abu'l-Qásim Faizí. A children's story, and performance / storytelling piece, published as a 45-page booklet and also in audio recording. Audio.
89. 1968. Becoming Your True Self. Daniel C. Jordan. The nature of human potential, and how the Bahá'í Faith can guide the process of spiritual transformation. Essays.
90. 1959 August. Education of Youth and Our Twentieth Century Dilemma, The. Habib Taherzadeh. Moral education is lacking in modern societies. Bahá'í moral precepts can guide us towards the goal of moral evolution, to usher in the Golden Age of human maturity and the dawn of Divine Civilization on this planet. Essays.
91. 1943-05-25. Letter to John B. Cornell. Rúhíyyih Khánum. Short personal letter relating answers from Shoghi Effendi to various questions of Cornell, on voting age, the election of the House, the "Source of all knowledge," etc. Letters.
92. 1934. New Horizons for the Child. Stanwood Cobb. Understanding the child; character training; home life; the child as an individual; limitations of activity education; children as creative and active beings; romanticism vs. classicism; builders of civilization. Includes 20 pages of childrens' poetry. Books.
93. 1933-04. Letter to Frau Alice Schwarz-Solivo of a Talk by Abdu'l-Baha. Josephina Fallscher, Richard Grosser, trans. . On the 'freedom of will', inheritance and instinct. Pilgrims.
94. 1928. New Leaven, The: Progressive Education and Its Effect upon the Child and Society. Stanwood Cobb. On principles of the new education; revolutionizing pedagogy and transforming the child; importance of social engagement in schools; the ages of enrollment of children and preparatory schools, from nursery-primary through secondary school to college. Books.

1. 1917-00-00 —
   A Children's Savings Company, which later was registered as Šerkat-e Now-nahālān, (literally `saplings) was founded in Qazvīn. The Nownahalan Company was founded as a thrift club for Bahá'í children in Iran. [BI13]
   • See BI13 for its non-profit and charitable activities.
   • On 23 November 1919 ʿAbdu'l-Bahá wrote a prayer in which He sought God's blessing for its success and durability. He also donated two gold coins of five rubles each to its capital. The company had about 9,000 shareholders with approximately 120 million rials (about $1,700,000) in assets in 1967, half a century after its establishment. [BAHAISM v. The Bahai Community in Iran by V. Rafati]
2. 1919-11-18 —
   The periodical entitled "The Magazine of the Children of the Kingdom" was published and distributed by Miss Ella Roberts from 1919 to 1924. [Encyclopedia of Women and Religion in North America: Native American creation stories, edited by Rosemary Skinner Keller, Rosemary Radford Ruether, Marie Cantlon p.782-783]
   • The story of the naming of the magazine...
     Margaret Randall told of the establishment of a Bahá'í Junior Magazine and asked 'Abdu'l-Bahá for a name for it. The Master was told who had charge of it, and His face lighted up with a beautiful smile as He said: "The name is The Magazine of the Children of the Kingdom. Who writes it? This (name) is suitable for it. [WHR128-129]
   • See A Compilation on Bahá'í Education #96 for a tablet by 'Abdu'l-Bahá to the children of the Bahá'í school, Urbana, Illinois found here.
   • See A Compilation on Bahá'í Education #102 for a tribute to the magazine by Shoghi Effendi found here. He called it "first and only organ of the Bahá'í youth throughout the world".
   • At the American National Convention in 1925 (July 4 - 9) it was reported that "The Magazine of the Children of the Kingdom", edited by Ella Roberts and "Bahá'í World Fellowship" edited by Mrs. Victoria Bedikian had merged. ["Bahá'í News Letter" #6 Jul-Aug 1925 p.6]
3. 1987-00-03 — The first National Children's Camp in Australia was held in Yerrinbool School with 36 children between 9 and 13 years of age in attendance. [BINS173:10]
4. 1990-10-20 — The first National Children's Conference of Nicaragua was held in Retiro, Aurora, Managua, attended by more than 40 children. [BINS243:8]

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