<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[litkids.org]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lit Kids]]></description><link>https://www.redthreadparenting.com/journal</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:56:11 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.redthreadparenting.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Red Thread: Honoring the Blueprint Within Every Child]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello beautiful soul. When I first became a teacher, I carried a simple but radical belief: children come into the world already carrying the blueprint for who they are meant to become. Long before I had words like healing, inner guidance, or the Red Thread Healing Paradigm, I trusted that children were naturally curious, creative, capable, and wise. I believed my job was not to fill them with knowledge or shape them into someone else, but to create the conditions that allowed them to unfold...]]></description><link>https://www.redthreadparenting.com/post/what-if-our-children-already-know-who-they-are</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1ed231178961c786a3549c</guid><category><![CDATA[The Red Thread]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:56:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5a6341346169336252536b~mv2_d_5760_3840_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maria Santomauro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[nurturing the relationship with our higher self]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello beautiful soul. In our fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the chaos and lose sight of our true selves. However, one of...]]></description><link>https://www.redthreadparenting.com/post/nurturing-the-relationship-with-our-higher-self</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64a5e2bb0518c124ea91d0f3</guid><category><![CDATA[higher self]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 11:21:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_f10f17cda05746338d23649ddcfa76eb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[a daily intuitive living practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey there, beautiful soul. Developing a daily intuitive living practice is the key to nurturing a deep and transformative relationship...]]></description><link>https://www.redthreadparenting.com/post/a-daily-intuitive-living-practice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64a5e632f684d108c4e84ac1</guid><category><![CDATA[higher self]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 11:20:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_f33ecec296c14c2aa937e3af256c3191~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[embracing our higher self]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi beautiful soul. Within each of us resides a spiritual essence known as our higher self. It serves as a bridge to universal wisdom and...]]></description><link>https://www.redthreadparenting.com/post/embracing-our-higher-self</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64a5e6a3ff3617d0accaef0e</guid><category><![CDATA[higher self]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 11:20:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_2c48e655384f48dc9ac48ab51b300044~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[connecting with our higher self]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey there, beautiful soul. Our higher self communicates with us through various channels, including intuition, gut feelings, and signs...]]></description><link>https://www.redthreadparenting.com/post/connecting-with-our-higher-self</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64a5e73250b9f36d16ac0a52</guid><category><![CDATA[higher self]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b6ac22_531a2539ae3440768ab22866247d0e3d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[trusting our higher self]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello beautiful soul. Developing trust in our higher self is a journey that evolves over time, shaped by our experiences and...]]></description><link>https://www.redthreadparenting.com/post/trusting-our-higher-self</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64a5e9fe4ea77e90daabdd77</guid><category><![CDATA[higher self]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 11:19:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_746e383549482d73626877~mv2_d_6000_4000_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[embracing the higher perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi there, beautiful soul. Within us, our ego selves are often driven by immediate desires, while our higher self embodies a profound...]]></description><link>https://www.redthreadparenting.com/post/embracing-the-higher-perspective</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64a5eb8c045db4c3eec5c700</guid><category><![CDATA[higher self]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 11:19:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_52f93e589b8e4812b464be081e9375e9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[the power of nonviolent communication]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear beautiful soul. In a world often driven by fear, stress, and conflict, it is essential to explore alternative ways of fostering...]]></description><link>https://www.redthreadparenting.com/post/the-power-of-nonviolent-communication</link><guid isPermaLink="false">648681e495999d391eeaeb2b</guid><category><![CDATA[nonviolent communication]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 02:59:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_ab23e1fb3fb34c8fa4b52d86feda65a1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[cultivating empathy and understanding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear beautiful soul. Nonviolent communication invites us to go beyond surface-level interactions and truly connect with our children on a...]]></description><link>https://www.redthreadparenting.com/post/cultivating-empathy-and-understanding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">648682789dc344d8e97040ab</guid><category><![CDATA[nonviolent communication]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 02:59:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_d1c11eeaf1604f69b31cfc3073e2cb8f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[encouraging emotional acceptance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear beautiful soul. Nonviolent communication recognizes the importance of emotional expression in our children's lives. It encourages us...]]></description><link>https://www.redthreadparenting.com/post/encouraging-emotional-acceptance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6486838ad03899ea01d4f02d</guid><category><![CDATA[nonviolent communication]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 02:59:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_71802e71b15646c19148f93011e0a02b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[nurturing a culture of nonviolence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi there, beautiful soul. Nonviolent communication not only focuses on individual interactions but also seeks to nurture a culture of...]]></description><link>https://www.redthreadparenting.com/post/nurturing-a-culture-of-nonviolence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6486849a0ce0690fca277589</guid><category><![CDATA[nonviolent communication]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 02:59:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_784f35744759314e674355~mv2_d_6000_4000_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[autonomy and self-empowerment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi there, beautiful soul. Nonviolent communication places a strong emphasis on supporting autonomy and self-empowerment in children. It...]]></description><link>https://www.redthreadparenting.com/post/autonomy-and-self-empowerment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">648686ecd9ecb25ad91e5c39</guid><category><![CDATA[nonviolent communication]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 02:58:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_69507079334d75706b386b~mv2_d_6240_4160_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[building trust + unconditional love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear beautiful soul. Nonviolent communication plays a vital role in building trust and cultivating a deep sense of unconditional love...]]></description><link>https://www.redthreadparenting.com/post/building-trust-unconditional-love</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64868778b4352b46296238f8</guid><category><![CDATA[nonviolent communication]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 02:58:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6d3059775473755f583351~mv2_d_5392_3476_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[active listening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello beautiful soul. Imagine a world where children feel truly seen and heard, where their voices are valued and their emotions are...]]></description><link>https://www.redthreadparenting.com/post/active-listening</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64867b79d03899ea01d4ea08</guid><category><![CDATA[active listening]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 02:58:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_414130346869536432754d~mv2_d_4104_2736_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[polyvagal theory: nurturing our connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi there, beautiful soul. Have you ever wondered about the intricate dance between our minds, bodies, and emotions? How our experiences...]]></description><link>https://www.redthreadparenting.com/post/polyvagal-theory-nurturing-our-connection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">648670b095999d391eeaddb0</guid><category><![CDATA[polyvagal theory]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 02:57:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_635463337a57303139794d~mv2_d_4368_2912_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[a safe space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello beautiful soul. Active listening is a profound way to cultivate trust and connection with our children. When we engage in active...]]></description><link>https://www.redthreadparenting.com/post/a-safe-space</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64867bef797704e976e0dfe2</guid><category><![CDATA[active listening]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 02:57:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_0db0cdd934e1469191c2ca774c9090e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[feeling seen, heard and accepted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello beautiful soul. Active listening is a powerful tool that goes beyond simply hearing what children say—it involves truly...]]></description><link>https://www.redthreadparenting.com/post/feeling-seen-heard-and-accepted</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64867e499b791201b28aed17</guid><category><![CDATA[active listening]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 02:57:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b6ac22_040a8ddcf66f4092bdb6fa75237f584c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[cultivating autonomy and independence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello there, beautiful soul. Active listening plays a crucial role in encouraging children's autonomy and independence. When we actively...]]></description><link>https://www.redthreadparenting.com/post/cultivating-autonomy-and-independence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64867ed739bb4bb70bb8438f</guid><category><![CDATA[active listening]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 02:57:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_7973bf3fbcb5484992bb0944941d9266~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[modeling: children learn from us]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi beautiful soul. Active listening plays a vital role in strengthening children's communication skills. By actively listening to them,...]]></description><link>https://www.redthreadparenting.com/post/modeling-children-learn-from-us</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64867fa3d81a989c14942594</guid><category><![CDATA[active listening]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 02:56:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5a305f6435346c5f6e7977~mv2_d_4893_3262_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[active listening fosters self-esteem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear beautiful soul. Active listening plays a pivotal role in building children's self-esteem and fostering their self-expression. When...]]></description><link>https://www.redthreadparenting.com/post/active-listening-fosters-self-esteem</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6486806995999d391eeaea03</guid><category><![CDATA[active listening]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 02:56:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6df0f07e010c4a07a35c9531dafbde7e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item></channel></rss>