When we think of the civil rights movement or we consider our current circumstances, we may think of a country divided. But Martin Luther King Jr.’s message and the vision that galvanized so many to act bravely in the face of fear, consisted of values that any person in any corner of the world can …
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment Tags: Character, civil rights movement, family values character, family values equality, family values love, family values service, forgiveness, Inclusion, Martin Luther King Jr., Martin Luther King Jr. Day, nonviolence, peace, Service, teaching kids nonviolence, teaching kids peace, Values
Learning about the Winter Solstice… So the shortest day came, and the year died, And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world Came people singing, dancing, To drive the dark away. They lighted candles in the winter trees; They hung their homes with evergreen; They burned beseeching fires all night long To keep the …
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment Tags: Connectedness, Darkness, forgiveness, gratitude for light, gratitude for nature, hope, lightness, Rebirth, Summer solstice, Winter solstice themes, winter solstice traditions
When we think of the civil rights movement, we may think of a country divided. But Martin Luther King Jr.’s message and the vision that galvanized so many to act bravely in the face of fear, consisted of values that any person in any corner of the world can aspire to. They are values that, …
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment, Modeling Social and Emotional Skills Tags: Character, Families value equality, Families value hope, Families value inclusion, Families value love, Families value service, forgiveness, Martin Luther King Jr., Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Teaching character, Teaching children about forgiveness, Teaching morality
So the shortest day came, and the year died, And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world Came people singing, dancing, To drive the dark away. They lighted candles in the winter trees; They hung their homes with evergreen; They burned beseeching fires all night long To keep the year alive, And when the …
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment, Modeling Social and Emotional Skills Tags: appreciation of nature, Celebrations around the world, Common ground, cultural connectedness, forgiveness, Gratitude, importance of light, light and dark, Parents teaching kids about cultural appreciation, Winter Solstice, winter solstice traditions, world cultures
In this busy holiday season, tensions and conflicts can arise easily. And old wounds can resurface as we encounter family and friends we may not see regularly. This is an ideal time to think about how you are encouraging forgiveness with your family members. Read the following and gain some simple ideas. Put …
Category: Modeling Social and Emotional Skills, Practicing Social and Emotional Skills Tags: Conflict, forgiveness, Freedom, Holiday season, Making reparation, NBC Parent Toolkit, Old wounds, Repairing harm, Second chances, Teaching children about forgiveness
So the shortest day came, and the year died, And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world Came people singing, dancing, To drive the dark away. They lighted candles in the winter trees; They hung their homes with evergreen; They burned beseeching fires all night long To keep the year alive, And when the …
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment Tags: Celebrating light, Connection, forgiveness, Gratefulness, Holiday reflections, Solstice traditions, Summer solstice, Universal themes, Winter Solstice, Wisdom, World celebration themes, Yule
: of a sympathetic or helpful nature 1 About Kindness It is said that at the root of kindness is compassion. Compassion has to do simultaneously with how we feel about and care for ourselves and how we feel about and care for one another. When you walk into another family’s house, there is typically a …
Category: About, Modeling Social and Emotional Skills, Practicing Social and Emotional Skills Tags: "Bystander effect", "Making Grateful Kids", Accepting differences, Care, Compassion, Confidence, Confident Kids, Culture of kindness, Empathy, Family kindness, family member, forgiveness, Gratefulness, Healthy relationships, Kindness
Once there was a tree and she loved a little boy… – The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein When my son E turned seven in September, we hosted a party with all of his friends at our local park. I created a treasure hunt with clues hidden behind the many trees so that children could …
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment, Modeling Social and Emotional Skills, Practicing Social and Emotional Skills Tags: Compassion, Connectedness, forgiveness, Judgements, Kindness, Living legacy, Presence, Random acts of kindness, Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, Random Acts of Kindness week, reparation, Self-compassion, Shel Silverstein, Similarities, The Giving Tree
So the shortest day came, and the year died, And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world Came people singing, dancing, To drive the dark away. They lighted candles in the winter trees; They hung their homes with evergreen; They burned beseeching fires all night long To keep the year alive, And when the …
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment, Modeling Social and Emotional Skills Tags: Celebrating light, Celebrations around the world, Connection to others, Cultural traditions, Dinner dialogue, forgiveness, Gratefulness, Rebirth, Solstice traditions, Summer solstice, Winter Solstice
“You have brought yummy treats! You are so nice to share. But me, I have nothing. My cupboards are bare!” Mouse squeaks, “Don’t fret. There’s enough, dear Bear. You don’t need any food, you have stories to share!” His friends hug him tight. “It will be all right!” And the bear says, “Thanks!” – Bear …
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment Tags: Attachment, Boundaries, Care, Empathy, forgiveness, Gratefulness, Gratitude, Healthy relationships, Kindness, Logical consequences, Love, Responsiveness, Secure attachment
