Mary, mother of Jesus, meek and mild… No way! Three truths about Mary we should be teaching our chi
At this time of year, images of Mary, the mother of Jesus are everywhere. In art, she is portrayed as a mild young woman accepting the...
4 Simple Advent Ideas for Families
4 Simple Advent Ideas for Children and their Families… Advent is the four weeks set aside for Christians to prepare our hearts and souls...
Pope Francis Modeled Holy Listening with Children Perfectly!
Over the weekend, and after much pressure from my friend, Jerome Goodley, I watched an ABC special featuring Pope Francis. The faithful...
A Letter to Coaches of Little Boys
A Letter to Little League Baseball Coaches of Boys Dear Little League Coach, I want to tell you something I am not sure you have ever...
Inside Out: A Spiritual Perspective on the Block Buster Movie
I went see the movie Inside Out and liked it for many reasons: it models a healthy and happy family (rare in today’s movies), it deals...
Children's Experiences With Loved Ones After They Die: I Believe!
After my mother’s death, I longed to see her one more time. I longed to see her, feel her touch and I wanted a sign that she was okay....
Summer Spirituality for Children: Two easy ideas to include God this summer!
Memorial Day weekend is the official “start” of summer for many families. While we think of summer as a relaxing time, for many families...
Mother’s Day is Not a Happy Day for All Children: Three ideas for celebrating with sensitivity
While for many of us Mother’s Day is a day of joy, of deep gratitude and overwhelming feelings of love, I want to remind you that 1 in 8...
Blessings: The #1 Thing Children Need to Thrive Spiritually
When God called Abraham, before God taught him any theology, God simply told him that he was blessed and that he was called to be a...
Thriving Spiritually, Emotionally and Physically: Ten Things All Children Need
While we would like to believe that childhood is a carefree and joy-filled time, navigating life is complex business for children,...