29: Rituals with Kids & Reflecting On My Personal Experience This Full Moon

In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica shares a full moon ritual she created with her young children, using moon water, intention setting, and a simple altar. Designed to inspire moms to tune into nature’s rhythms and create magical, meaningful moments at home, this episode is an invitation to deepen family bonds through monthly lunar rituals.Key Takeaways From the Episode:* How to create a full moon ritual with young children that’s both fun and meaningful* What moon water is and how to charge it with intention* How to build a simple elemental altar using objects from your home and nature* Why connecting to natural cycles can spark deeper presence and magic in everyday parenting* Ways to make spiritual practices kid-friendly and intuitiveRead or listen to the full story on our website or wherever you get your podcasts.What You’ll Need for Your Own RitualLuckily, we created a beautiful visual & audio guide just for you and your kiddos to save for next month FULL MOON RITUAL VISUAL GUIDEFULL MOON AUDIO GUIDETime Stamps[00:00] Full Moon Invitation: Monica opens with a gentle invitation to notice the full moon and shares the ritual she and her children created around it.[02:00] Why I Tried a Full Moon Ritual with My Kids: Monica shares her decision to create a full moon ritual with her children and reflects on it being their first time doing it together.[03:05] What Is Moon Water?: A brief, simple explanation of moon-charged water and how it’s been used throughout spiritual traditions to connect with lunar energy.[04:00] How We Created Our Ritual at Home: Monica describes the practical steps they took—gathering water, building an altar, and choosing a window to soak in the moonlight.[05:00] Making it Meaningful for Kids: She explains how they incorporated natural elements (earth, fire, water, air), favorite trinkets, and intention-setting that was easy and fun for her 4-year-old and 2-year-old.[06:00] Setting Intentions with Littles: Monica and her daughter write messages to each other and themselves, adding a layer of emotional connection to the ritual.[07:00] Drinking in the Magic: The next morning, her toddler son drinks his moon water and experiences his own version of the ritual.[08:00] Why It Matters: Monica reflects on the power of monthly rituals, how they inspire presence, and why she’ll likely do it again.[09:00] Your Invitation To Try It: Monica invites listeners to try the ritual (or revisit the email), stay connected, and watch for more nature-aligned practices for families.Quick Links:Wand(HER)wild | Digital Events for MomsWanderwild Family Retreats | Bespoke In Person RetreatsGrab A Virtual Coffee with MonicaSubscribe to Wand(HER)wild’s Substack for bi-weekly newsletters or follow our podcast on Apple or follow our podcast on Spotify to never miss an episode. Leave a review to support our work. Thank you for listening!SubscribedThanks for listening to The Wand(HER)wild the podcast! Feel free to share with a mama friend. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wandherwild.substack.com