Sparkle Stories Blog

As we gear up for Labor Day, now is a great time to talk with our children about the value of hard work and the rewards and satisfaction that come along with it.

The number of children schooled at home is on the rise, and parents, teachers, and students are looking for more content about what life is like in a homeschool family. Well, there are as many models as there are families, but here are a few stories to offer some perspective!

Here are some stories about how to start and maintain new routines.

Here are some stories to help us honor what makes us ...us.

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.