Supporting Families

We will not be turned around or interrupted by intimidation
Because we know our inaction and inertia
will be the inheritance of the next generation.
Our blunders become their burdens
But one thing is certain:
If we merge mercy with might and might with right,
Then love becomes our legacy
And change our children’s birthright.

– Amanda Gorman, from The Hill We Climb

Are you a teacher, counselor, or community leader committed to helping families grow and thrive? Tired of outdated materials and want research-based resources that boldly anticipate current issues confronting children and families?

We’re rethinking how to actively team up with families in the spiritual care of children. We’ll help you shake off old habits and techniques that just aren’t working anymore. And, using the latest data, we’ll invite you to build on what is working. We’re in this together.

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  • Spiritual Care with Seriously Ill Children

    When a friend’s daughter was diagnosed with leukemia, everyone around them was shocked and dismayed. We wondered how to best support them.

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    When Children Interrupt

    Interruptions are an expected issue when working with children. Sometimes they want to tell us about their new pet or what they did over the weekend.

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  • Children’s Understandings of Death

    Death is a part of life. Even if some children do not experience it directly with a pet or family member,

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    Living Black History Projects

    It’s Black History Month once again in the U.S., when teachers and group leaders plan lessons celebrating African American figures and exploring the dynamics of race and racism in America.

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  • Dreaming about Racial Equity with Kids

    During the Black Lives Matter protests of 2021, my home city (Richmond, VA) struggled with the legacy of several prominent confederate monuments.

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    Holiday ‘Marker Talks’

    Many of the children I teach come from households that celebrate multiple religious and cultural holidays. Others have friends whose holiday traditions are different from their own.

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