Spiritual Playdate

🌟 #WisdomWednesday 🌟 "Modern parenting is about building empathy, resilience, and inner peace. By nurturing social, emotional, and spiritual growth, we give our children the tools to connect deeply and face the world with compassion." At Spiritual Playdate, we believe that learning goes beyond academics. Our unique curriculum is designed to empower kids and their grown-ups around the globe, supporting them in building foundational skills that foster connection, empathy, and resilience. Together, let’s create a world where kindness and understanding thrive. 🌍💛 https://lnkd.in/dFNvhFF #SpiritualPlaydate #SocialEmotionalLearning #ParentingWisdom #MindfulParenting #GlobalCommunity #SpiritualGrowth

🌍 Join the Making Respect Cool Again Challenge! 🌍 We’re inviting teachers, therapists, parents, and advocates for unity to participate in the Making Respect Cool Again Challenge! Let’s celebrate the values of respect, unity, and interconnectedness through the powerful In Lak'ech Call & Response greeting. How to Join: 1️⃣ Create a short video (max 60 seconds) with your kids, students, or peers performing the In Lak'ech Call & Response greeting. 2️⃣ Post it on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. 3️⃣ Tag @SpiritualPlaydate and use #RespectChallenge. At Spiritual Playdate, we’re committed to nurturing social, emotional, and spiritual learning in an increasingly connected world. This challenge is one way we can inspire each other to embrace and spread respect. Together, let’s make respect cool again! 💫 https://lnkd.in/dFNvhFF #SpiritualPlaydate #RespectChallenge #SocialEmotionalLearning #InLakech #Unity #Community

🌟 Making Respect Cool Again Challenge – Video Compilation! 🌟 We’re thrilled to share this heartwarming compilation of the Making Respect Cool Again Challenge, where people from all over joined us in celebrating respect, kindness, and understanding. 🌍💛 At Spiritual Playdate, we’re committed to fostering social, emotional, and spiritual growth in kids and their grown-ups through engaging activities, meaningful conversations, and challenges like these. Seeing communities come together to spread respect is a beautiful reminder of what we can achieve when we work together. Watch, share, and join us in making respect cool again! Let’s inspire more families to embrace kindness every day. 💫 [Watch here: https://lnkd.in/dNf_m2Cr] #SpiritualPlaydate #RespectChallenge #SocialEmotionalLearning #Community #Kindness #MakingRespectCoolAgain

🎶 #MusicMonday Inspiration 🎶 Today’s song spotlight is "Unstoppable" by Rascal Flatts – a powerful anthem about resilience, hope, and the strength within us all. At Spiritual Playdate, we believe that music, like "Unstoppable," is a vital part of social, emotional, and spiritual growth. Our programs bring together music, interactive books, fun games, and meaningful lessons to create a rich learning environment for kids and their grown-ups. It’s about building the skills to handle life’s challenges and nurturing a sense of connection and inner strength. Join us in making learning unstoppable! 🌈✨ https://lnkd.in/gxSDwqzx #SpiritualPlaydate #SocialEmotionalLearning #Resilience #KidsProgramming #MindfulParenting #SpiritualGrowth

🌟 Join Us for an Inspiring #HumanistCommunity Event 🌟 Tomorrow, we’re thrilled to host an event dedicated to fostering hope, purpose, and values-based resources for kids and educators. Spiritual Playdate founder Edwina Cowell will be joined by Humanist thought leaders Kristin Wintermute and Emily Newman for an insightful session that offers new, engaging ways to support children’s social, emotional, and spiritual development. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or simply curious about values-driven education, this session provides tools to inspire the next generation toward understanding and empathy. Let’s come together to uplift and equip those guiding our children. 📅 Date: Oct 29, 2024 🕒 Time: 11:00 AM CST 🔗 Link: https://lnkd.in/g7P666iB #SpiritualPlaydate #SocialEmotionalLearning #FaithFriday #HumanistCommunity #ValuesDrivenEducation #KidsProgramming

🌟 #StorybookSunday Spotlight 🌟 Today, we’re highlighting @Dennis Warner Music "Beads on One String," a heartwarming story and song that celebrates unity and interconnectedness. Through this book and music, kids and adults alike learn the beauty of connection and the strength that comes from embracing diversity. At Spiritual Playdate, we’re dedicated to fostering social, emotional, and spiritual growth in kids and their grown-ups through interactive, fun sessions. Our platform makes exploring these important values easy and enjoyable, giving families the tools to connect on a deeper level. Join us as we help kids build a foundation of kindness, understanding, and respect. 💛✨ https://lnkd.in/gcpR3mKm #SpiritualPlaydate #SocialEmotionalLearning #SpiritualGrowth #Unity #MindfulParenting #DennisWarner #StorybookSunday

📣 Join us on Oct 29 at 11 AM CST for a powerful event! Calling all Humanists and anyone curious about values-based resources for kids’ programming or homeschooling. Our founder, Edwina Cowell, along with Humanist thought leaders Kristin Wintermute and Emily Newman, will discuss how Spiritual Playdate brings fresh and engaging resources to support social, emotional, and spiritual learning for kids. Let’s provide children with the hope and purpose they need—right when it matters most. 💡 🔗 Save the date and join us: Oct 29, 11 AM CST https://lnkd.in/g7P666iB #Humanism #Interfaith #Education #SpiritualPlaydate #KidsProgramming #SEL #Parenting #Homeschooling #HumanistEducation #SocialEmotionalLearning

🌞 #FaithFriday Reflection 🌞 Sunday offers a much-needed break from our busy lives. It’s a time to renew our spirits, connect with family, and recharge mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Whether through meditation, gatherings at places of worship, or quiet time with loved ones, Sundays help us reset and find purpose. No matter the faith, Sunday unites us with universal themes of love, kindness, and gratitude. For many, it’s also a day to seek guidance, reflect, and bring positivity into the week ahead. At Spiritual Playdate, we believe in nurturing these values in kids and their grown-ups, creating a foundation of social, emotional, and spiritual learning. Let’s make every Sunday an opportunity for growth and connection! 🌍✨ https://lnkd.in/gTAtnH2g #SpiritualPlaydate #SocialEmotionalLearning #FaithFriday #Community #FamilyConnection #SpiritualGrowth

We're honored to have Emily Newman, Senior Education Coordinator at the American Humanist Association’s Center for Education, join us as a speaker for our Oct 29 event at 11 AM CST! Emily holds a BS in psychology and creative writing, and an MA in professional writing from Carnegie Mellon University. With a strong background in Ethical Culture and extensive experience in non-profit work, Emily brings a wealth of knowledge in social media, design, and marketing. 🌱 Fun fact: Emily has been an active voice in the Future of Ethical Societies and the International Humanist and Ethical Youth Organization, advocating for humanist values and ethical growth in youth communities around the world. The collaboration between the AHA and Spiritual Playdate is pivotal as it blends humanist values with the interfaith and social-emotional learning focus of Spiritual Playdate. Together, we are providing a holistic space for kids to learn empathy, ethics, and understanding—empowering the next generation to approach life with compassion and open-mindedness. 🌍 Join us to hear from Emily and learn how humanism and Spiritual Playdate are shaping a more inclusive world for our children! https://lnkd.in/g7P666iB #Humanism #SpiritualPlaydate #ValuesBasedEducation #InterfaithLearning

We are thrilled to have Kristin Wintermute, Education Director at the American Humanist Association's Center for Education, as a speaker for our upcoming event on Oct 29, 11 AM CST. Kristin's expertise spans psychology, art, social work, and family therapy, with a rich history in humanist education and advocacy. 🌟 An interesting fact about Kristin: she created the first Humanist-oriented Sunday School at the Unitarian Fellowship of Missoula, highlighting her lifelong commitment to humanist values and education. This collaboration between the American Humanist Association and Spiritual Playdate underscores the importance of values-based learning for kids. Together, we aim to foster social, emotional, and spiritual development in an inclusive, compassionate environment, helping young minds navigate a diverse world with empathy and understanding. 🌍 Join us for this inspiring conversation! https://lnkd.in/g7P666iB #Humanism #SpiritualPlaydate #EducationForAll #InterfaithLearning