Create a Family Covenant

A covenant is a promise made in love.  The word “covenant” shows up all the time in UU spaces. We begin every church service by speaking our covenant, and we begin our learning gatherings at church by making a covenant about how we will interact. At its heart, a covenant is simply a promise made […]

Family Joys and Sorrows

Sharing of Joys and Sorrows “We listen to each other, it is a holy act To share our joys and sorrows, with grace it flows on back.”   Sharing Joys and Sorrows is a beautiful way for your family to share a simple ritual, listening deeply to each other for what is on the mind […]

Celebrating Winter Solstice Family Guide

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Foothills Family Home Chalice

What do families need most right now? There are a lot of answers to that question. Stay healthy. Keep active. Check in with family by Skype or Zoom. Wash your hands. Donate. Watch Netflix…In the midst of all this advice, the voice of your Unitarian Universalist faith says, “Be sure to set aside time and a space […]

Talking to Kids about Covid-19

Talking with kids about the coronavirus can be hard. Here are some places to start. Social stories help kids with autism and other disabilities. These may also help kids with anxiety or young kids. Coronavirus Social Story a resource for kids with autism by Amanda McGuinness and one by Laura Solomon a UU seminarian and therapist with children. Just For […]

Highschool – the age of identity and issues

So, your teen has entered high school, and soon, he or she will be off to college or entering the workforce. While you’ve been helping your child to prepare for adult independence and responsibility all along, it’s important to realize that your teen’s plans for him- or herself may be different from what you want. […]

Why Sex Ed at Church?

Why Teach Sexuality Education—In Church? Who taught you about sex? If you were lucky, a kind, understanding parent or relative told you about “the birds and the bees” and answered all of your questions as you came of age. Some people learned about biology in science class or a bit more in sex education classes. […]

Gender Spectrum Resources

How can I best raise my gender variant or transgender child with love and compassion, even when I barely understand the issues ahead of us? And what is gender, anyway? These resources help offer a deeper understanding of gender variant and transgender children and teens so that we are better equipped to support our children […]

Racial Justice Resources for Parents and Kids

It is easy to sidestep frank conversation about race, class, gender and sexuality, and disabilities. But if our children are to be justice-makers, we must talk. Children naturally notice racial and cultural differences and economic, social, and other disparities. Make it your mission to affirm their questions. Give truthful answers as best you can; admit what you […]

Parents as Spiritual Guides

UU World Family pages  a monthly insert in the UU World magazine. Every issue of UU World print magazine includes a pull-out, full color section of timely, fun, and faith-building activities and stories to share at home. https://www.uua.org/families/uu-world-family-pages The Gift of Faith  by UUMinister Jeanne Niewejaar celebrates the importance of nurturing children’s spiritual growth. The book explores ways to […]

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