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Goddesses For Infants and Children

Aditi (Hindu) Children in India pray to her for protection as they go to sleep at night.
Al-Lat (Arabian/Persian) She was the feminine form of Allah, a giver of children and protector of the home.
Amaterasu (Japanese) Shinto Goddess of sun, family and wisdom.

Anumati (Hindu) A lunar deity and Goddess of wealth, intellect, children, spirituality.
Caireen (Irish) A protective Mother Goddess, who is a patron of children.
Cuba (Roman) Goddess of infants. She protected them and was invoked by mothers trying to help their babies sleep.
Demeter (Greek) Goddess who represents the protective and caring mother figure. She is a good Goddess to call upon if you feel over-whelmed by the demands of motherhood.
Edusa (Roman) Goddess of weaning who protected children as they began to eat solid foods.
Iyatiku (Native American) She is associated with compassion, agriculture, and children.
Juno (Roman) Protector of woman and children.  She also strengthened the bones of babies.
Levana (Roman) was the Goddess of newborn babies.
Lilith (Sumerian) She gave birth too many of her own children and raised them by herself. She later became associated with children during the first week of life. This is a great Goddess to work with for single parents.
Modron (Welsh) The name means mother and she represents the bond of love between a mother and a child.

Rhiannon (Welsh) Called upon by parents to protect their young.
Rumina (Roman) Call upon this Goddess if you are experiencing problems with breastfeeding as she was said to help the milk flow.
Tatsu Ta Hime (Japanese) Children were taken to her shrines and temples at the ages of 3, 5 and 7 to receive her blessings of prosperity and a long life.

Goddesses For Teenagers 

Abeona (Roman) Goddess who protected children when they left home for the first time. She helps children become more independent.
Artemis (Greek) She is a Goddess for children and teenagers.  As well as being a Goddess of birth she is also a symbol of youth and independence.
Blodeuwedd (Celtic) She was a Goddess made from flowers.   She was associated with the blooming of spring  and is one of the Maiden Goddesses in the Pagan tradition.
Chasca (Inkan) Protector of young maidens and Goddess of the dawn and twilight.

Diana (Roman) In addition to being Goddess of the hunt she represented youth and independence.
Hebe (Greek) Goddess of youth.
Idunn (Nordic) Goddess of youth.
Maia (Roman) Goddess of Spring. She symbolises the innocence of youth and early womanhood.
Ostara (Celtic) The dynamic Goddess of spring, full of potential for growth and renewal.
Persephone (Greek) Is the Goddess of youth and Springtime. She represents the Maiden aspect and growing independence. She is also known as Kore.