Connecting Families through Daily Rituals
By Jenny Webb, MA Here’s the thing about parenting: I often want to go big or go home. I want to make grand gestures so big that they will ensure my children know they’re loved and important, not just today, but every day for the rest of their...
‘Tis the Season to Serve: Simple Online Ways Our Families Can Serve
This is the best time of year to teach your kids to use technology to help and serve others! By Katelyn King ‘Tis the season, and many of us are looking for opportunities for our families to give back and help others. Not only does it feel great to serve and show love...
Parents: Use The Power of Response Questions
By Bryan Korth, PhD. One evening toward the end of dinner my kids and I were discussing the events of our day. During this pretty typical conversation, my 10-year-old son took my wife and me off guard when he asked a question we were not expecting. He simply...
Teach More Than “Charity” This Season, Teach Your Kids Empathy!
By Mary Ann Benson, M.S.W., L.S.W. One of the most influential quotes I have ever heard was “I can’t hear a word you’re saying. Your example is screaming in my ears.” I believe the ability to be empathetic is natural for some people, but anyone can learn that critical...
