The Uplift Kids Podcast

We're excited to announce that we're working on three books centered in wisdom: a book for parents, a book for kids, and a book for littles. Each of these books explores the concept of polarities, and they make for a great supplement and introduction to our lesson library.
We hope to release these books by late fall, and as a result we will be taking a break from podcasting until then. Stay tuned!
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In this episode, we talk about our latest no-prep moment for members, which centers on the concept of polarities.
Polarities are the foundation of wise living, and naming them is the way toward finding what's most appropriate at any given moment. The earlier kids learn these skills, the better they're able to avoid getting stuck in unhealthy patterns.
See our no-prep moments: UpliftKids.org/no-prep-moments

Learning how to delay gratification is perhaps more urgent than ever in a culture that gives us immediate dopamine hits on demand. As kids develop the capacity to notice their impulses and feelings without immediately acting on them, they'll develop the capacity for long-term joy and inner peace.
Listen to Amanda Suarez, school psychologist, and Michelle Larsen, marriage and family therapist associate, talk about ways to help kids surf the urge.

Kids need to feel that they're cared for and loved to develop in a healthy way. This doesn't mean that they get to do whatever they want in the home (they can't harm their siblings, for instance), but it does mean that they feel that they can have conflict without calling into question their basic worth.
Hear this episode to understand how to nurture a field of love at home — which is the foundation of the Uplift "no-prep moment" program.

One of the most frequent comments that Uplift Kids Co-founder Michelle Larson hears in her work as a therapist is “I wish I’d learned these skills years ago, when I was a kid!”
Our new no-prep program for 2026 gives you weekly moments to explore timeless skills together. Whether you’re learning how to manage big emotions, think kind thoughts, find good friends, or find your purpose, these skills are essential at any age. With this program, you’ll support each other in the journey while reducing stress in the home — and have fun along the way.
In this episode, we explain what we're doing and why it's worth implementing at home in 2026.