Sparkle Stories Blog

When we feel gratitude, we cannot feel fear, anger or resentment. It is the elixer of happiness — and here are some stories about our national festival of gratitude — Thanksgiving.

We hope these stories can help open your next birthday party up to new ideas and traditions.

Here are a few stories that model true stewardship of the natural world — and will inspire your child to tread more lightly and with more respect through the world's wilderness.

Feeling out of sorts? Ever wake up on the wrong side of the bed? Feel anxious, irritable, grumpy or just... off? We all have days like those and there are many ways (and stories) to help turn your day around and feel better. Here are just a few that we'd like to suggest to help your or child feel better.

Some children love change — they throw themselves into new environments and meet new people with enthusiasm and curiosity. But, many children are not so easy with change — in fact, they dread it. Here are some stories about meeting a threshold with anxiety, fear and resistance — and how they break through.

Here are some stories that will help mark the seasons, big events, and traditions in your family.

These stories all feature "big parks" that your family can visit — and learn something new!

Neighborhood parks, picnic areas, lakes, rivers and green spaces are a central part of every town. These stories all celebrate the civic gift of local parks and all the magical opportunities they give to the people who live there!

Summer Vacation has begun and while some children are going to camp, traveling to see grandparents, and adventuring to new places – most children are staying home. "There's nothing to do" is heard 'round the country – but if they all allow themselves to slow down and see what is under their noses, they will discover the magic of "Staycations."

When we forgive the entirety of who we are, it becomes easier for us to do the same with our community, country and the world. Here are some stories to help!