Transitioning from summer freedom to long school days requires discipline. The start of the school year often inspires new habits around dinner and bedtime. Many young people experience a need to debrief at the end of the day from the intensity of a new school year. How does the life of faith fit in? Prayer is a gift of the spiritual life. Offer simple practices that encourage families to release daily joys and concerns to God in prayer— naming the reality of of God’s presence in the midst of human experiences.

I love this resource from the Rev. Mina Munns’ website: flamecreativekidsblogspot.com