Practicing Courage
Learning to be courageous takes a lot of work. It’s not the same as just being fearless or comfortable taking risks.…
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Fridge Spirituality
My refrigerator is covered in activity schedules, a recycling calendar, family photos, and children’s art. Anyone…
MoreHelping Young Children Connect Actions with Consequences
As preschoolers, my kids love playing with story blocks. Our set consisted of wooden tiles depicting various…
MoreKindness Projects
My children's elementary school had a student committee that planned service projects for every grade. Kids from…
MoreMaking Kindness a Goal
My social media feeds have been flooded with ‘first day of school’ photos. Children stand holding signs proclaiming…
MoreCultivating Virtues
As my eldest child ran off the soccer field after another bruising loss, I prepared to console her and her teammates. I…
MoreExploring Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 with Kids
Marvel’s newest release, Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3, focuses on Rocket’s origin story as Groot, Mantis, Drax,…
MoreYom Kippur
Fall brings two major Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), which is…
MoreHelping Children Explore Rules
No running in the house. Look both ways before crossing the street. Treat others with respect. These common family…
MoreTalking with Kids about the Reversal of Roe v. Wade
Since the Supreme Court decision last month striking down Roe v. Wade, the news is full of stories about what the…
More3 Kinds of Spiritual Engagement
A couple of weeks ago, I observed a group of children in a local day camp program. The leader asked them to identify…
MoreHelping Children Understand Love
I have a love/hate relationship with Valentine’s Day. It's an opportunity to celebrate relationships with friends and…
MoreDigital Spirituality with Young Children
A friend posts a snapshot of her three year old daughter on social media. Sonia* has her head bent over her mom’s…
MoreNew Year’s Examen
Examen is a reflective practice that originated in the 15th century. It’s purpose is to help children and adults…
MoreDo Threats of Punishment Serve a Spiritual Purpose?
To Elf or not to Elf? Every December, parents on my social media feeds wrestle with this Christmas conundrum. More than…
MoreEncouraging Active Empathy
My daughter came home talking about a new girl in her class. Since being the new kid can be challenging, I want my…
MoreTrust and Promises
As I left the gym, I overheard a mother tell her young son, “We need to get home right now and get snacks together…
MoreDecision Matrix
Learning to make good decisions is an essential spiritual skill. Becoming a self-reflective person requires children to…
MoreThe Myth of Selfishness
A toddler tantruming when another child plays with one of their toys. Siblings bickering over who got the bigger piece…
MoreHow Labels Undermine Spiritual Identity
“Where are all my helpers? It’s time to clean up our room for storytime.” Many adults use the title 'helper'…
MoreChildren’s God Concepts
Regardless of whether your family’s spirituality is tied to religious ideas or a specific religious tradition, your…
MoreBeing Good
My sister-in-law bought me a t-shirt that says “be a good human.” Every time I wear it, people comment on the…
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