Mindful Art
Self-awareness and emotional regulation are spiritual skills that every child needs. Research shows that art activities…
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Taming Anxiety
One of my children goes quiet when she’s anxious. Another talks incessantly and blows up when he gets overwhelmed.…
MoreNew Year’s Examen
Examen is a reflective practice that originated in the 15th century. It’s purpose is to help children and adults…
MoreCreating a Sacred Healing Space
The last two years have been incredibly difficult. Children, as well as adults, have struggled to find spiritual…
MoreMovement-Enhanced Learning
Several years ago, I was leading a holiday workshop and more kids than I expected showed up. There weren’t enough…
MoreColoring as a Mindfulness Practice
As children return to in-person gatherings, they may feel anxious and stressed. An art-based mindfulness practice can…
MoreUsing Landscape Images in Spiritual Reflection
My youngest child loves Van Gogh’s Starry Night. In fifth grade, he picked out a t-shirt that had Albert Einstein’s…
MoreEarth Day Spirituality
Nature plays a significant role in spirituality for people of all ages. During the pandemic, many families have found…
MoreTalking about Amanda Gorman’s The Hill We Climb
Forming an identity is a complicated task. The arts provide space to create and play with different identities.…
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