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Earlier this month, UNESCO added borsch, the national soup of Ukraine, to its list of endangered cultural heritage…
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Taking chances is risky. Some children can’t wait to explore the unknown. Others prefer familiar structures and…
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As long time fans of Toy Story, my children were excited to learn Buzz’s backstory. They watched as Buzz and Alesha…
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A school terrorized by an active shooter. A classroom of children injured and dead. Teachers killed trying to protect…
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A refugee toddler’s body washed up face down on a beach. A police officer kneeling on a handcuffed Black man’s…
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For many children, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a time of trauma, grief, and loss. Even if children have come through…
MoreExplaining Gun Violence
Mass shootings have become commonplace in the U.S. No matter how a parent feels about gun control, the thought of…
MoreA Lament How-To
When life gets tough, a spiritual practice that deals with anxiety can make the difference between a whiny child and…
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