Everyone knows the saying… never talk about religion or politics. I can’t speak to political issues, but I’m fairly certain this is the entirely wrong approach when it comes to religion. In fact, I think we should share the world’s religions with kids… in an age-appropriate way, of course… from a fairly young age. It …
Five Reasons to Teach Our Kids About the World’s Religions Read More »
In a few weeks, we will once again land on the shortest day of the year. My kids are already wondering why it’s dark all the time. It’s dark in the morning when they get up in for school, and it’s dark in the evening by the time we get dinner on the table. My …
Antisemitism, defined as hostility toward or prejudice against Jewish people because of their religious identity, is rearing its ugly head with a vengeance right now. Just within the past month, we’ve had Kanye West (aka Ye) tweeting that he was “going death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE.” We’ve had Kyrie Irving suspended for five NBA …
Talking Antisemitism with Kids: It’s Easier than You Might Think Read More »
Like many of you, my husband and I have enjoyed numerous family vacations with our two children. In the beginning, my primary motivation was to expose them to, and educate them about, various cultures – both within and beyond the United States. Now that my kids are teens/young adults, I’ve started to realize that, during …
Important Life Lessons from Our Family Vacations Read More »
When parents and educators think about Hinduism, Holi and Diwali are the two major holidays that come to mind. But, Krishna Janmashtami {john-mahsh-tah-mee}, the celebration of Krishna’s birth, is also popular, fun, and kid-friendly. It usually falls sometime during August, and it’s a great way to explore both Hinduism and Indian culture. Here are a …