Each month we are dedicating one session to a different aspect of decentering whiteness work, with our theme guiding us toward which aspect to focus on. When it comes to healing, so many brave and wise voices have lifted up the importance of telling the true history of Thanksgiving. This search for the true history … Continue reading Heal by Telling the Truth…of Thanksgiving
Healing takes work, and our faith also reminds us that healing involves being gentle with ourselves. When our feelings have been hurt and we’re feeling sad and lonely, sometimes the best thing to do is comfort ourselves. One way might be comfort food. Another way might be to spend time with a beloved pet. So … Continue reading Healing through Community and Comfort
When we are sad or have been hurt, it can feel as though “life is out to get us.” It can seem as though life is small and scary. Our faith tells us that gratitude can help guide us back to believing that life is good and “on our side.” By shifting our attention from … Continue reading Healing through Gratitude
Have you ever had a fight with a friend. How did that make you feel?How did it end up? Our faith reminds us that healing takes work. After a fight with someone, it’s easy to never want to see that person again. We’d rather ignore or run away from the mess. This is true whether … Continue reading Healing Hurting Hearts; Fighting
Helping Children Remember And Honor Their Loved Ones By Allyson England Drake, M.Ed, CT Saying goodbye to a loved one who has died is one of the most difficult experiences for a child. This painful process can be made a little easier by creating avenues for the child to honor and remember their loved one. … Continue reading Healing Hurting Hearts; Remembrance
This webpage goes into more detail about what Love Languages are, and how to determine yours and those of your children.Connect With Your Kids By Speaking Their ‘Love Language’“The concept of the five love languages is probably not new to you. The idea is that we all give and receive love differently—and those different ways tend to … Continue reading Listen to your heart; Love languages
Comb Kazoo: Fold the wax paper in half and place the folded seam over the exposed teeth of the comb, approximately in the center. There should be one layer of wax paper on each side of the comb, with the ends of the paper extending to the comb bottom. Place dry lips against the wax … Continue reading Listening to Nature; Cricket Comb
Resources for while OWL is on pause.
Week of 9/26/2020 Our 2020-21 Registration form is live! Registering your children and youth helps us plan and prepare our gatherings and activities accordingly. It is quick and painless and should take you less than 5 minutes (full family on one form!), please, register your kids today! Many of you expressed interest in take home … Continue reading What’s Going On in the S.o.S.
