Teaching Kids to Guard Their Thoughts: The Monks Stand Guard - Sylvia Dorham - 02/19/2026
Author Sylvia Dorham discusses her new illustrated children’s book The Monks Stand Guard, sharing how monastic wisdom can help families teach children to reject harmful thoughts and focus on what is good, true, and holy.
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Show Notes
Catholic author Sylvia Dorham introduces her new children’s book The Monks Stand Guard, published by TAN Books.
In this conversation:
• How monastic life inspired the story
• Teaching children to “take thoughts captive”
• Helping kids understand temptation and virtue
• The hidden messages parents can share through children’s stories
• Why Catholic children’s books are vital for early faith formation
Perfect for Catholic families looking for meaningful spiritual reading for children.
https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-monks-stand-guard/
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Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.
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