Wisdom is when we can discern what is the best way forward, especially as it relates to two good things. It's easy to tell your kid to be kind. But what about being kind *and* honest? Wisdom is when we can discern what's appropriate in any given moment.

In this followup episode to last week's conversation about spiritual parenting, the Uplift team discusses specific ways to implement spiritual parenting at home.

See the guide at UpliftKids.org/Resources

Spiritual parenting is the practice of helping your kids connect with awe, love, and purpose. This episode explores why it matters and how to implement it at home.

See the full guide here.

We all benefit when we appreciate the beauty and complexity of our diverse minds. Hear about the direct experiences the Uplift team has had working with neurodiverse kids.

By becoming calm enough to listen to your anger, you’ll hear what it’s trying to tell you. In this episode we explore practices to navigate angry feelings in a healthy and mature way — showing how at its core, dealing with anger can be a spiritual, transformative practice.

When we know what depression is, we can be better prepared if it surfaces.

See the lesson (for members).

See the article from Drew Hansen, Uplift Cofounder.

By learning to work with our feelings, we can better connected to life. (Note that this lesson is a followup to our lesson on naming emotions.)

Get our free Uplift emotions chart: https://upliftkids.org/emotions

Access our full lesson library here: https://upliftkids.org/join/membership

In this episode, Amanda Suarez (school psychologist and conscious parenting coach) and Michelle Larsen (marriage and family therapy associate) talk to Jon Ogden about how kids can learn to name and feel all emotions instead of pushing them away.

This episode is slightly longer and showcases a change in our approach. We'll be iterating even more in future episodes!

Here is our emotions chart: https://upliftkids.org/emotions

And here is the lesson: https://upliftkids.org/lessons/naming-emotions/

Attachment to material possessions clutters our lives and distracts from what brings joy. In this episode, Amanda Suarez, school psychologist, and Michelle Larson, marriage and family therapy associate, talk about materialism, minimalism, and trends — and how spiritual health can help us live more fully.

By making your home a place where discussions about spirituality feel safe, you open the possibility for more profound moments of connection.