Sparkle Stories Blog

Mom and dad, single dad, two moms, only child, twins, adopted child, fostered siblings — it truly takes a village to raise a child. And a village with so many models!

Whether your family indulges in sugar or not, we here at Sparkle want to encourage your family to take a moderate stance. Indulge if you like, but also fill your bellies with lots of good whole food. Or if you never indulge in sweets, maybe try making a naturally sweetened treat to branch out a little.

This playlist is filled with the different ways Sparkle characters celebrate Thanksgiving. From homegrown food to a feast in the junkyard to lots of Grandma's brownies, there are so many things to be grateful for and so many ways to say and show it.

The natural world is a place full of constant wonder and amazement. It's always changing and brings new surprises every day.

At Sparkle Stories, we are reflecting on what children need to hear right now, and this concept comes to mind right away: "You Are Loved."

Here at Sparkle, we believe that Advent is a time for inspiration, for helping others, and for community. The stories we have gathered this week are from our Advent collections and Christmas stories. Each one tells a tale of Advent inspiration and helping others, of going beyond our own wants, and of a desire to bring joy to others.

Gift-giving for the holidays. Sometimes it's very easy and other times it's very, very hard. I've rounded up five very interesting stories about gift-giving.

Fairies are everywhere! Join us this week as we rediscover the importance of fairies in our lives.

Kids can explore nature, creativity, and participate in fun Easter-themed festivities in this darling Easter Playlist with four stories containing accompanying crafts and interactive activities.

The focus of our latest podcast, The Storying Project, is asking our guests: "What do children need to hear right now?" We've curated this storybox to explore the treasures one finds through listening carefully to each other and the world around us. Enjoy!