Creating and Using Joy Jars with Children
August 24, 2022
Joy jars are a fun and effective way to bring awareness to moments that light children up and practice gratitude. This resource includes all the hows and whys, including science based research, prompts, materials to use, and other reflections.
How to Raise an Emotionally Resilient Child
June 1, 2020
Emotional health, says parent coach Krissy Pozatek, means accepting the full range of human emotions, both the painful and the positive. For parents who wish their children nothing but happiness, that can be difficult.
Six Ways to Stay Connected in a Space of Wisdom
May 1, 2020
Middle Way Education and the Rigpé Yeshé Children Programme got together to think about families around the globe who are adjusting to a whole new way of being together. They came up with a list of suggestions and activities to connect as a family, in a space of wisdom.
Sacred Spaces at School and Home
April 27, 2020
Middle Way Education's Noa Jones and Lama Karma Justin Wall share suggestions and contemplations on creating a sacred space at home or in school.
How to Hold a Family Meditation
March 18, 2020
Inspiration and tips on how to share a quiet moment of family meditation together with your children.
Conversations about Cause and Effect
February 26, 2018
Summer reflects on how she speaks to her own children about karma and the six realms of existence.
Reflections from a Mother on the Path
January 26, 2018
Summer Adams reflects on the poignancy of motherhood as a Buddhist practitioner.
Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s Address to Children (1978)
January 24, 2018
Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche addresses children from his sangha in 1978.
Childhood Pets, Animals, and Kindness
December 20, 2017
Talking to children about animals, the ethics of eating meat, and cultivating compassion.
Acknowledging Mistakes and Moving Forward
December 8, 2017
Considering the Four Factors as a teaching for when children misbehave.
Finding Ways to Educate Our Children with Buddhist Wisdom
October 16, 2017
The importance of bringing Buddhist wisdom and values into children's daily routines.