In the same way that many things take time and practice, kindness is something that kids learn. There are many things you can do to help your child become a kinder and gentler person. Kindness is how ...

Observing a group of mixed-age early elementary school students at play during recess, I quickly noted a pattern of behavior. The oldest kids took charge with confidence, telling the others what to ...

You're so stupid! What a loser! You look like a total cow in those jeans! Would you talk this way to a friend - or even to a stranger for that matter? Of course not. (Or at least I hope not! If you do ...

This post is part I of a two-part series. Teens in the United States are suffering. The reasons are many, including the lingering effects of the pandemic, fears stemming from unrelenting school ...

Suddenly a baby started crying loudly in the market. I turned down the aisle and saw her in a carriage with a tear-streaked pink face, her parents nearby trying to comfort her. The father picked her ...

Finding opportunities to show compassion and kindness can impact our relationships in a world filled with chaos and uncertainty. We are so busy each day that it becomes difficult to think of the needs ...