Still Becoming Kids with Monica DiCristina Monica DiCristina

With the Coronavirus, this year the holidays might look different for many of us. In this episode we talk about how that might be hard and how it is helpful to talk about that. We also talk about traditions - how they are formed, and the potential fun of making new ones.
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In this episode we look at the idea of standing up for others, and how it is not ok to make fun of or say mean things about others. We also talk about what empathy is - how it guides our hearts to do the right thing. We talk about how to listen to your own heart, and do the right thing, even when others are not.
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In this episode we talk about how it is ok - and even an important part of growing up and becoming yourself - to change your mind. Sometimes changing your mind about anything from broccoli to trying a new sport can feel scary. We look at this topic through a little story and some short discussion

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And for parents, check out the original Still Becoming podcast where ever you listen to podcasts.

I asked my kids what they would like to hear about in an episode, and they said the question: How long will this last? - about the Coronavirus. Spoiler alert: I don't know, nobody does! But we talk about some helpful things to do when we want something to be over that can help us feel a little better right now.

For more Still Becoming follow Monica on Instagram @monicadicristina.
And for parents, check out the original Still Becoming podcast where ever you listen to podcasts.

One of my daughters pointed out that her favorite part of the "A Few Things About God" Episode (Ep 4) was the idea that God is not afraid even when you are. So I thought an episode on that comforting idea alone would be a good idea. We talk about that in this episode, and the idea that God is Love.

For more Still Becoming follow Monica on Instagram @monicadicristina.
And for parents, check out the original Still Becoming podcast where ever you listen to podcasts.

In this episode we talk about how hard the Coronavirus has been for so many of us, and how important it is to name your feelings and talk about them with a grown up. Naming your feelings won't make a problem go away, but it sure does help you to feel less overwhelmed by your feelings.
For more Still Becoming follow Monica on Instagram @monicadicristina.
And for parents, check out the original Still Becoming podcast where ever you listen to podcasts.