Sparkle Stories Blog

Whether your child is going back to the same school, changing schools or going to school for the first time, it is a big big deal. Mixed in with excitement and anticipation can be anxiety, doubt, self-consciousness and indeed fear. Here are some stories to help with the transition.

Here are some stories to inspire Mom and Dad to take some time for themselves.

Summer is the season of sports and games — but sometimes the best games are those we make up on the spot. Here are some stories to inspire creative games for summer break.

Here are some stories to inspire a summertime plan in your house.

It was the summer of 2011...

Here are more stories about the golden rule and how it heals and builds community.

The fool is the innocent, the bold novice, the one who sees without the old stories, and the one brave enough to say what needs to be said. Here are some models of fools that might inspire the fool in you!

When we serve others — in ways big and small — we all thrive. Here are some stories that have service as their center.

Here are some hopeful stories that include the messiness that is transformation.

This week we've put together a double playlist, one featuring Martin and the other Sylvia. Most stories have both brother and sister in them, but the playlists below specifically feature either Martin or Sylvia as the main character.