Building a Strong Image of Children
Sometimes when we talk about children, we focus on what kids can’t do: they can’t walk yet, or they can’t reach…
MoreSometimes when we talk about children, we focus on what kids can’t do: they can’t walk yet, or they can’t reach…
MoreOne summer, my kids and I planted a small garden. While our cucumbers and zucchini did well, our tomato plants…
MoreMarvel’s newest release, Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3, focuses on Rocket’s origin story as Groot, Mantis, Drax,…
MoreSpirituality isn’t just a social, emotional, or cultural aspect of life. It’s also biological, passed from…
More“This is a story for Amelia,“ announced the adult leading storytime. “It’s a story for Marcus, and a story for…
MoreAfter 30 days of fasting, Muslim worldwide mark the end of Ramadan with Eid al Fitr, literally a festival of breaking…
MoreSix years ago, I visited Istanbul with two of my children. We were there during Ramadan, which meant we observed…
MoreRihanna’s Super Bowl LVII performance is trending on social media. Several reviewers place it in their all-time top…
MoreFor children, Valentine’s Day is more about friendship than romance. They’re generally eager to exchange valentine…
MoreMy son’s Montessori school had a ‘peace table’ where children could go to work out disagreements. On it were a…
More“10…9…8…7...6…5…4…3…2…1…Happy New Year!” My family celebrated the start of 2023 with sparkling…
MoreWith her latest album sweeping the top 10 slots on Billboard’s Top 100 - a first for any artist - Taylor Swift is…
MoreAs fall crops are harvested and days grow shorter, many cultures and religions acknowledge the season with celebrations…
MoreWhen marketers want to learn about people, they collect data about them. They then use that information to improve how…
MoreLyle, Lyle Crocodile offers several big songs and dance scenes that will engage and excite young moviegoers. But…
MoreIn 3rd and 4th grade, I participated in an afterschool Kids Club organized by a neighborhood grandmother. I would walk…
MoreGrowing up, I was frequently told that good girls should be humble. I was expected to hide my intelligence and avoid…
MoreLess than 24 hours after Queen Elizabeth’s death, media outlets were carrying articles about ‘what to expect’ as…
MoreThe new Minions movie has much of the silliness you expect from the Despicable Me franchise. We watch as young Gru…
MoreAs long time fans of Toy Story, my children were excited to learn Buzz’s backstory. They watched as Buzz and Alesha…
MoreImagine a bag of candies with the power to bring your sofa to life and give voice to falling leaves. Would you want to…
MoreAs Covid-19 transmission risks soar again, concerns about the effects of masking and social distancing on relationships…
MoreDisney’s popular movie, Turning Red, has called attention to how children struggle with big emotions, especially…
More“Thank you.” Two simple words we teach children when they’re small and hope they will use often. Giving thanks…
More“Do you have a minute?” asked my daughter’s preschool teacher. “Of course,” I replied, “Is something…
MoreEvery year on April 22, more than a billion people take time to reflect on the earth and its importance for human…
MoreI started transgressing gender norms with my children when they were babies. I dressed them in colors and styles…
MoreChildren’s group leaders often wonder how much to share about their personal lives with young people. We…
MoreBo’s summer plans completely change when her mother moves into a Harlem brownstone with her fiance and another…
MoreFor a book lover like me, one bedtime story often turned into two or three as I tucked my young children in. But I…
MoreI have a love/hate relationship with Valentine’s Day. It's an opportunity to celebrate relationships with friends and…
MoreMy sisters and I often engaged in imaginative play when we were growing up. We came up with various pretend situations,…
MoreMy dad collected rocks his whole life. He particularly liked geodes: rocks that - when broken open - contained a hidden…
MoreA friend posts a snapshot of her three year old daughter on social media. Sonia* has her head bent over her mom’s…
MoreEncanto, Disney’s newest animated feature, tells the story of an extraordinary family. Once upon a time, Abuela…
MoreAn American celebration of Thanksgiving generally involves liberal helpings of turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and…
MoreI am often so excited when I begin a new spiritual practice, I expect to see immediate benefits. In my enthusiasm, I…
MoreGetting to know the children with whom we work is essential. We learn their names and perhaps ask about their favorite…
MoreMy daughter returned from her third grade ‘Meet the Teacher’ with news she’d heard through friends: a boy in her…
MoreAs a new school year begins, many organizations are planning to welcome children back to in-person programs. But…
MoreMy second child would become easily overwhelmed as a toddler. If we were shopping at the mall, she would start crying…
MoreTalking with children seems simple enough, but effective communication is actually more complicated than we think. Our…
MoreFor many children, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a time of trauma, grief, and loss. Even if children have come through…
MoreValuing who we are and respecting others’ identities are crucial to spiritual wellbeing. Every child wants to be seen…
MoreAs I left the gym, I overheard a mother tell her young son, “We need to get home right now and get snacks together…
MoreSibling squabbles were a daily part of life when my children were preschoolers. They erupted when one child would steal…
MoreOne of my favorite preschool parenting moments was watching my children chase fireflies around our backyard on a summer…
MoreIn Wonder Woman 1984, young Diana, Amazon princess of Themyscira, desperately wants to win a competition. She is in the…
MoreOver the past year, teachers, therapists, librarians, and others have created virtual rooms with bitmoji to engage…
MoreAs we slowly move back to regular in-person contact, part of a new normal will likely include virtual presence for many…
MoreThe other day, my tween son and I were talking and laughing as we sorted through piles of nursery artwork I have stored…
MoreDr. Eugene Roehlkepartain has noticed that when adults say relationships with kids matter, they really mean parents…
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