In moments like these, we adults stop separating ourselves from the whimsical world of our children—our mature parent to their frivolous child—and meet them in the joyful place where all hearts reside. 

Communities are especially important sources of nourishment for kids, who thrive in knowing that everyone around them cares about them, not just their mom and dad. Here are ways I’ve made community happen for my family over the years, and that could be valuable for yours

Silence is the language of our soul. While we can connect to our higher self in spoken tongues — most notably via singing, chanting, prayer, and loving speech — the fastest route to inner peace is outer stillness.