December 02, 2017

Quote of the Week

"Teaching children about the natural world, should be seen as one of the most important events of their lives." - Thomas Berry

Great Spiritual Lessons For Children

"All humans have a spiritual dimension. You don’t have to believe in a supreme being to teach your child the great spiritual lessons. Whatever your beliefs, you probably want your children to know that life is sacred, that nature deserves a certain reverence, that their presence in the world contributes to joy and goodness, that things have a way of working out (not always as we expect), that the greatest joy usually comes from sharing with others, and that while we don't always get what we want, we can always choose to make the most of what we get." This week's featured article highlights ten secular, non-religious practices which parents can share to introduce children to their own spiritual dimension. [read more]

Reading Corner

Title: The Spiritual Child
By: Dr. Lisa Miller
Ages: Adults

Why? "In The Spiritual Child, psychologist Lisa Miller presents the next big idea in psychology: the science and the power of spirituality. She explains the clear, scientific link between spirituality and health and shows that children who have a positive, active relationship to spirituality.  Combining cutting-edge research with broad anecdotal evidence from her work as a clinical psychologist to illustrate just how invaluable spirituality is to a child's mental and physical health, Miller translates these findings into practical advice for parents, giving them concrete ways to develop and encourage their children's―as well as their own―well-being. In this provocative, conversation-starting book, Dr. Miller presents us with a pioneering new way to think about parenting our modern youth." - Publishers

Be the Change

Children's minds are so simple and their questions are generally rooted in the now.  Based on this week's article suggestions and ideas, take an opportunity to try any one (or more) idea suggested by the author. In the process, listen and write down the questions that your children ask. Sometimes their simple questions, hold the key to life's deeper inquiries.