How long do childhood memories last? What do adults remember from their childhoods? This topic is really interesting to me. Learning...

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This is where the rubber meets the proverbial road in a blended family. After the initial excitement, life settles in to the routines...

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There is a very clear watershed moment in the lives of most women. It is a moment that will forever divide her life into "before" and...

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I'm writing this from the lovely town of Pacific Grove, CA. I just watched the runners at Big Sur Marathon cross the finish line. Wow. My...

The concept of Tikkun Olam was born in ancient Jewish customs and writings. In the simplest terms, this beautiful phrase means "repair...

We were just sitting there. Eating fresh bread and feeling a bit sad that we had to go home the next day. Time spent in Jerusalem is...

Just because you don't have a talking umbrella and lavender shoes doesn't mean that you can't channel your inner Mary Poppins. This wise,...

Developing the habit of kindness enhances your life, and your child's life, in so many ways. Beyond the obvious benefits of making the...

It seems to be such a small gesture. And yet, the atmosphere of an entire community can be shaped by it. Your home, your family, your...

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If your childhood was unhappy, this space is dedicated to you today. If you were neglected, unwanted, overlooked, or mistreated and yet...

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I have had a lifetime of experiences that have taught me there is only one race of humans, and that we all want the same three things. We...

Before you insist that your child's hearing be checked (again) try some of these simple, intentional techniques to gain the attention,...