The Uplift Kids Podcast

Humility is courageous. It opens the door to learning and growth. In this episode we explore ways to help kids see that humility is the opposite of self-loathing or self-boasting. It's the key to growth.

In the daily grind of life, we can lose sight of what we have, not realizing the magic that each moment offers. Gratitude helps us love what's here.

As we carve out moments for stillness and contemplation, we get clarity about what matters most in life.

When we’re intentional about our influences, we’re intentional about who we become. This lesson helps families build a creative lineage or wisdom council that can be a source of stability and guidance in life. See the lesson: https://upliftkids.org/lessons/role-models/

Telling family stories gives us strength in hard times. This episode can help you spark conversations in the home about the stories that matter most to your family.

Find insights from the world’s wisdom traditions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Christianity, Stoicism, Sufism, and more.

Any virtue held too tightly becomes a vice. In this episode, we explore polarities: complementary opposites that rely on each other like the in-breath and the out-breath.

Forgiveness is a gift we can choose to give others and ourselves. In this episode, the Uplift Kids team talks about why forgiveness matters and how to keep boundaries in the process.

When we embody fairness, we receive what we need while making sure there’s enough for others. Hear ways to respond when kids say, "That's not fair!"

When we recognize the qualities of a good friend we also learn how to be a good friend. See the full lesson for scripts and prompts to help kids learn how to find, keep, or (when appropriate) end a friendship. https://upliftkids.org/lessons/friendship/

When we see ourselves and other people for who we truly are, we embody an attitude of respect.

The skill of self-advocacy helps us to know what is important and communicate our needs with love and respect. Hear why this topic matters more than you might realize.

As we practice being direct and kind, we develop an empowered mindset and stand up for ourselves and others. See the full lesson for the chart referenced in this episode: https://upliftkids.org/lessons/bullying/

This week, we're talking about activism. As we talk about it in this week's featured lesson, activism isn't tied inherently to any political party or ideology. It's just about how we can help kids act on their inner values to reduce suffering in the world.

Explore why exercise matters and how you can turn inside to figure out what type of movement works for you.

When we allow ourselves to fully enjoy life, we connect to an intrinsic joy.

Dance brings happiness to millions of people around the world, alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety. In this episode, we explore the connection between dance and emotional and spiritual health.

When we immerse ourselves in music — particularly while in community — we open up the possibility of experiencing the transcendent.

As we get “in the zone,” we experience the natural delights of life. See the lesson to spark a conversation about flow: https://upliftkids.org/lessons/flow/

When we develop the skill of critical thinking, we are more equipped to navigate life with integrity and humility. See our critical thinking lesson for an easy 20-minute family experience, and read our article "Healthy Spirituality Vs. Toxic Spirituality" for more.

Explore how good humor can bring people closer to each other and our inner voice.

By living with an attitude of creativity, we stay open to the joy of inspiration.

Rest is restorative and essential to physical and spiritual health. See the full lesson for engaging ways to spark a conversation about sleep habits for all ages at home.

When we address conflict directly and work through it, we strengthen our bonds to each other.

Using digital technology wisely can help us be more fully in our life.