Talking about the Texas Flooding
Summer camp is a big part of many children’s experiences. Whether day camp or sleepaway, it’s an opportunity to…
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Talking with Kids about the Pope’s Death
The death of Pope Francis is a big deal, with news services replaying his Easter Sunday ride around St. Peter’s…
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The loss of a loved one can be devastating for a child. They may feel anxious and overwhelmed, as well as confused by…
MoreWhen Love Hurts
Stores filled with candy hearts, cutesy cards, and cuddly stuffed animals proclaim Valentine’s Day is fast…
MoreSpiritual Care with Seriously Ill Children
When a friend’s daughter was diagnosed with leukemia, everyone around them was shocked and dismayed. We wondered how…
MoreChildren’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, they know…
MoreTalking about the Israel/Palestine Conflict with Children
After the 9/11 terrorist attack, my four year old asked, “Mommy, were there children on those planes?” I responded…
MoreRemembering Wars & Warriors with Children
“I found it mom, I found it!” called my daughter. ‘It’ was her great-uncle’s name on the Vietnam Veterans…
MoreSharing the ‘Hard Parts’ of the Christian Easter Story
As I was recounting the events of the Christian Holy Week with a group of children, Jess* waved her hand wildly in the…
MoreTalking about the Nashville School Shooting
Another school shooting, this time in Nashville. Seven people dead (including the shooter) and many more traumatized…
MoreExploring Loteria with Children
Daniel* wasn’t having much success lighting his campfire. Everything seemed stacked against him: too much wind, a…
MoreWakanda Spirituality
How do you create a Black Panther sequel without the Black Panther? Chadwick Boseman’s death made it difficult for my…
MoreTalking about the Queen’s Funeral & Rituals after Death
Less than 24 hours after Queen Elizabeth’s death, media outlets were carrying articles about ‘what to expect’ as…
MoreExploring Miss Quinces
Summer can often be a time of celebrations and reunions as family members and friends travel to see one another. In Kat…
MoreExploring Gods & Grief with Thor: Love and Thunder
My family rarely misses a Marvel movie, and the new Thor: Love and Thunder is no exception. In his typical oblivious…
MoreExploring Magic Candies with Children
Imagine a bag of candies with the power to bring your sofa to life and give voice to falling leaves. Would you want to…
MoreHelping Families Talk about Death during a Pandemic
The pandemic has brought death to the forefront of family life. From news stories to changes in daily habits so that…
MoreExploring Life & Death with Soul
Pixar movies are beloved by both children and adults for their creative stories, well-developed characters, and…
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