by Lee Hull Moses There’s a moment on Christmas morning at our house in which everything looks lovely. The presents are arranged neatly under the tree. The lights are on. The living room is straightened up. At our house, this moment lasts all of 12 seconds. We spend the rest of the day cleaning up … Continue reading
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For All These Good Things
by Erika Marksbury I began a ritual with my boys. It was one of those attempts to draw us closer to each other, to remind us of what matters, to cultivate a way of thinking about and being in the world. Each night, after they’re in bed, tucked under their covers, I ask them to … Continue reading
Marking What Matteres
By Elizabeth Dilley Among the parents I most admire are some atheist couples. In them, I’ve observed a sustained and intentional engagement with cultivating a worldview for their children that reflects their family’s core values. Some of these values include curiosity, a rigorous search for truth, quality education for all, care and justice for the … Continue reading