Still Becoming Kids with Monica DiCristina

In this episode we look at the idea of standing up for others, and how it is not ok to make fun of or say mean things about others. We also talk about what empathy is - how it guides our hearts to do the right thing. We talk about how to listen to your own heart, and do the right thing, even when others are not.

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One of my daughters pointed out that her favorite part of the "A Few Things About God" Episode (Ep 4) was the idea that God is not afraid even when you are. So I thought an episode on that comforting idea alone would be a good idea. We talk about that in this episode, and the idea that God is Love.

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With the Coronavirus, this year the holidays might look different for many of us. In this episode we talk about how that might be hard and how it is helpful to talk about that. We also talk about traditions - how they are formed, and the potential fun of making new ones.

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In this episode we talk about how hard the Coronavirus has been for so many of us, and how important it is to name your feelings and talk about them with a grown up. Naming your feelings won't make a problem go away, but it sure does help you to feel less overwhelmed by your feelings.

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In this episode we talk about how it is ok - and even an important part of growing up and becoming yourself - to change your mind. Sometimes changing your mind about anything from broccoli to trying a new sport can feel scary. We look at this topic through a little story and some short discussion

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I asked my kids what they would like to hear about in an episode, and they said the question: How long will this last? - about the Coronavirus. Spoiler alert: I don't know, nobody does! But we talk about some helpful things to do when we want something to be over that can help us feel a little better right now.

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This episode is a kid friendly discussion about God. As a mom, Monica wrote a little book to make sure her kids knew some things she would always want them to know about God. This episode describes those attributes of God, and leaves room at the end for all listeners to add their own ideas.

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Friendship is such an important topic for all of us. When we are kids we are learning what it means to be a good friend, and to have a good friend. It can be really helpful to define what good friendship includes, and what it doesn't. This episode talks all about friendship.

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On this episode we are talking about scary thoughts. We have all had them. And the cool thing is once you understand scary thoughts, they are well, less scary! This episode helps you understand how thoughts work and what to do when you have some that scare you.

For more Still Becoming follow Monica on Instagram @monicadicristina.

And for parents, check out the original Still Becoming podcast where ever you listen to podcasts.

There is a lot happening right now in our world. You are probably staying home from school. You might feel worried, or you might feel happy to have a break from school. Either way, this episode explores our feelings, what to do with them, and some helpful ideas during this unique time of COVID-19.

For more Still Becoming follow Monica on Instagram @monicadicristina.

And for parents, check out the original Still Becoming podcast where ever you listen to podcasts.