Compassionate Souls Home page

Picture of author JoAnn Farb and her husband Joe, daughters Sarina and Samantha
photo by Kerry Tracy

"Compassionate Souls is an enriching and encouraging guide to the art of conscious parenting. The more people who read this book and take it to heart, the better equipped the next generation will be, and the better prepared we will be, to assist them along their life's purpose."

John Robbins, Author, Diet For A New America

How can parents raise a healthy, wholesome, think-for-yourself child in today's consumptive, polluted and inhumane world? Multinationals are growing in power. Advertising is pervasive and free speech is being legislated away. How can we inspire our children to swim against the tide and make healthy compassionate choices? This book is a wake-up call. That nagging dissonance we all feel is begging us to consider an alternative lifestyle. From homebirth to homeschooling, what to eat and how to minimize seduction of your children by the popular culture, Compassionate Souls will empower you to make your own choices. For the first time one book finally brings it all together for parents, starting with things to consider even before conception. Now more then ever, there is hope for the future. One Child at a time, parents can change the world.

Welcome to "Compassionate Souls: Raising the Next Generation to Change the World". This Web site is a natural extension of my new book Compassionate Souls - and is here to help you inspire your children to make healthy compassionate choices and to become good citizens. Pregnancy, conscious birth, homebirth, Breastfeeding, alternative forms of education such as Montessori, Waldorf, or homeschooling, facts about vaccination, dealing with the extended family, and learning to think for oneself (which is really fundamental to being a good citizen), and vegetarianism are some of the issues we explore. Compassionate Souls will also empower you with information that may help you to protect your children from chronic diseases, like asthma, ear infections, and other immune system disorders which seem to be increasing in prevalence. Compassionate Souls will also give you ideas for strengthening your family and helping you to be a bigger influence in your children's lives than peers, advertisers and others who may not have their best interest at heart.

I guarantee your visit here will be thought provoking and raise important issues for you to consider. Much of what we take for granted as "normal" in our culture, doesn't look so "normal" when viewed from a large cross-cultural perspective of human history or when you take into account what is known about the biological needs of primates. Could this explain why so many of us have a nagging sense that things aren't quite right? Could this explain the growing detachment and alienation becoming common in many young people? Look around, read the overview of the book, the table of contents, a couple of sample chapters, FAQ's about the book, as well as additional articles I have written on some related subjects. Then buy the book. And while you are waiting for your copy to arrive, explore our resource list and links. Lets give our children their birthright -- vibrant health and membership in a wholesome compassionate community.

Disclaimer: Nothing on this site should be construed as personal medical advice. The purpose of this site is to raise issues which you can and should do your own research on before making any changes in your lifestyle. If you have a medical condition or problem please consult the appropriate health-care provider. We are each personally responsible for our own health and well-being. While I believe everything I have shared on this site to be sensible, I assume no responsibility for anyone else's choices. Everything on this site is merely the OPINION of a very passionate mother. I encourage you to become an informed consumer so that you can feel empowered to make your own choices.

Links to some of our favorite sites.

Healthy Foundations. Offers a great deal of information including buying guides on memory foam mattresses, latex mattress, and also air bed. You can also find good stuff on memory foam mattress toppers and thier exclusive Tempurpedic mattress review.
Futon Covers Online. We love it because it not only offers a great selection of futon covers, but also provides both a picture of the fabric and pictures of the fabric on the couches so you can really see what the covers will look like.

Back Pain Resource Center. A wealth of information on alternative treatments for back pain.

Pancreatic Cancer Online. Provides a great resource for finding out alternative treatment options for Pancreatic Cancer.

Tai Chi for Seniors. Presents easy to learn exercises for health. Teaches the fundamentals necessary for self healing through movement. Over 500,000 copies sold.

The Tai Chi for Health Institute. Provides information on seminars and videos for Tai Chi Chi Kung.

Fantasy Fit. Online personal fitness trainers with Master's degrees. Completely personalized fitness programs and unlimited updates and contact with your personal fitness trainer.

Simply Wagons - the Radio Flyer Wagon Specialists. The most information on the web on Radio Flyer Wagons, including help picking out the right wagon and a comparison chart of all their Radio Flyer Wagons.
Taoism and Spirituality: Life Is Divine Play. "I loved this book. Mark is a straight shoot-from-the-hip guy who has lived through the modern spiritual revolution of the last fifty years. It's both funny and educational."

Habitat Furnishings has a great site that gives in-depth information on natural latex mattress and air bed mattresses

The Ergo Baby Carrier. Ergonomically designed so its very comfortable for both mom and baby. Versatile too - can be worn on the front as well as the standard back position - and now can be used as a hip carrier also. Light and easy to pack. Also, and article on what to look for when choosing a baby carrier and also how the Ergo carrier works with baby sign language.

Tiny Fingers Baby Sign Language classes. Baby sign language classes for hearing babies, toddlers, and their parents. In the greater Washington, D. C. area.

An article we like and have posted on Memory Foam