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A discussion about parenting and liberal religion, with Michelle Richards, author of Tending the Flame: The Art of Unitarian Universalist Parenting. | Welcome | Subscribe
By Michelle Richards, on November 7th, 2011 ©RonTech2000/iStockphoto
The Winter Holiday season is looming upon us, and with it often comes thoughts of traveling and spending time with extended family. Sometimes, the members of our extended families can be accepting of theological differences. Other times, not so much, because when a grown child rejects the faith of their parents, some parents will interpret [...]
By Michelle Richards, on December 20th, 2010 In the Northern Hemisphere, this time of year means fewer daylight hours. In the Midwest where I live, gray skies clouded by falling and blowing snow can make even the days seem dark. Our natural impulse is to slow down, seek warmth, and sleep more.
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During the last weeks of our calendar year, [...]
By Michelle Richards, on December 6th, 2010 Members of the UU Fellowship of Topeka, Kansas, celebrated Chalica in 2009. (Courtesy Colin MacMillan/Nathan Ham Photography)
Since our overtly materialistic culture not only emphasizes consumerism but also offers unrealistic expectations of ourselves and our families during the winter holidays through commercials, TV specials, and movies, many families can feel acute disappointment and anxiety. The holidays [...]
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