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For the Grown-Ups Wonder Is Not the Same as Happiness (And That’s the Good News)

You can't keep kids happy all the time, and you don't have to. Try wonder on a gray day: simple things to notice, plus stories to share.

a group of three young children exploring outside in nature

Sparkle Fun & Games Five-Minute Wonder: Small Practices for a Busy Week

Most weeks don't leave a lot of room to slow down, and that's okay. Here are some simple ways to find a little wonder in the time you actually have.

Sparkle Crafts Wonder Jars: Treasure First, Jar Second

Give your kid a jar and one job for the walk: notice something. A leaf. A stone. Whatever they bring home goes in the jar, a small collection of the kind of day nobody remembers except for what ends up sitting on the windowsill.