Sparkle Stories Blog
A home for Sparkle audio stories, crafts, recipes, and kind words!
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Rhythm
... I know that with all the kids at home, and parents too, you're all are seeking a new rhythm. We hope these five stories give you some inspiration!
Friday's Kind Words: Gentle Approachable Way
"Our family and many of our friends love the gentle, approachable way you tell stories about real world fears. We've found comfort in "Deny and the Could-bes", "Helpers", "Sweetness", and "Prince" about unexpected events. ~Vonita"
Two Stories to Help Kids with Shelter-in-Place
Once we realized that this is going to be a long haul, and not just several weeks of quarantine, David jumped to writing new stories.
Storybox Playlist: Stories to Inspire Helping
I was recently listening to a podcast about families having to change their dynamic now that everyone is at home. The most important take-away from it for me was an encouragement to "be the helper..."
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Magic and Magicians
The first time I saw a magic trick was at the circus when I was five years old when the magician made a lion disappear. Growing up, I remember seeing lots of magicians on television and watching lots of friends learn to do magic tricks of their own...
"Homeschooling, I Could Never Do That" : Tips for Parents with Kids at Home from School
If you don’t homeschool and have never thought about homeschooling, the idea of taking charge of your child's education might seem hugely daunting. I’m here to tell you — you’ve got this.
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Fairies
Through this playlist, you can discover how our Sparkle Stories touch even deeper into the realm of fairy magic. Jump in and explore the world of fairy magic this week!
Helpful Coronavirus Resources for Parents and Kids
We've gathered a few trusted links to help you and your kids with managing the news and information about COVID-19.
Storybox Playlist: Stories of The Impossible
These five stories all touch on the element of the impossible. From a sword in a stump to an enchanted art cabinet in a school classroom, there is something impossible in every story!
Friday's Kind Words: Since My Son Was Three
We've been listening to Sparkle Stories since my son was three. We started with The Willowbee Tree and Martin & Sylvia. He turns 8 next month and now he enjoys So Many Fairies and particularly By Thistle by Thimble. ~Abby
Settle the Fear of the Coronavirus
David Sewell McCann talks about how to support families and soothe fear of the coronavirus.
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Everyday Magic
From learning how the human eye works to watching plants grow or baby chicks hatch out of their eggs, you can find real magic in our own world. In this playlist, we’ve rounded up five stories that show just how magical everyday events and happenings can be.
New iOS Update!
Our iOS app has an update! We’re rolling out some exciting new features that have been heavily requested.
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Partnership Love
The stories in this playlist are a mixture of different relationship models that show how partnership love can work.
Storybox Playlist: Stories About What Love Is
Love can take on many wonderful forms. In this playlist, we explore different kinds of love and what love can be.
Storybox Playlist: Stories About Loving Yourself
I bet at some point in your life you've heard some version of this piece of wisdom: "You have to love yourself before you can love someone else." The theme of this playlist is "self-love." What does that mean and what does it look like?
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Different Family Models
...You might see a mom, dad and kids, or just a mom or just a dad with kids, you might see grandparents grand kids, or two moms or two dads. Whatever the way, there is no right or wrong, it's just what works for your family...
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Boundaries
The stories I've gathered here all deal with boundaries: boundaries for puppies, boundaries between siblings, and boundaries between parents and children. I hope these give you all a better sense of what you need to thrive.
For Our Australian Friends: A Story About Fire and Loss
For our Australian friends or anyone else affected by fire — we’d like to take this post to share with you a free story.
