Compassionate Children
Empathy is the ability to put yourself in another’s shoes. It’s similar to sympathy but with an important difference. To sympathize is to care about and understand the suffering experienced … read more
Article Category: Family Values
Find Time for Kindness
Why do you help others? Yes, it’s the right thing to do, but did you know that it also makes you happier and healthier? It may seem a bit selfish … read more
5 Ways to Connect With Your Kids
Haven’t we all left a copy of The Five Love Languages on our partner’s side of the bed at some point? (Or maybe that’s just me.) According to the book’s … read more
Teaching Kids to Tell the Truth
Somewhere around the age of 3, when children begin to understand parents may not know what they actually did or didn’t do, your precious little angel may begin to tell … read more
Teaching Valuable Virtues to Kids
When my daughter was in the fourth grade, a proud tear sprang to my eye when her teacher, known to be a stern taskmaster, declared: “Rebecca has something that can’t … read more
Let Gratitude Lift You Above Any Attitude
As parents, when we think of everything we’re grateful for, our kids generally make the top of the list. That said, when your kids are begging you to make the … read more
How to Help Feed South Florida
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some families in South Florida are facing more challenges than ever. To help the needy in our communities, including children and seniors, a number of … read more
Using Your Allowance Wisely
You can teach your kids important money management skills by giving them a regular allowance, but how do you ensure that they end up learning the right lessons? Here are … read more
Offering Hope Online: Live Services Connect Congregations
Temples and churches throughout South Florida are turning to the Internet to reach their congregations, giving people much-needed messages of hope, especially during the Passover and Easter season. Although some, … read more
Keep It Simple
As an urban mama, I raised my kids by necessity in small places. One of the greatest unintended side effects, I discovered, is that less space served as an automatic … read more