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A traditional story of social courage for today has its origins in China. Or Bosnia – I’ve seen it identified both ways. It was retold…
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Courage Book Review – Who is the Other Mother? (and how do I get away from her!!?)
I was struck by Lisa’s post yesterday about playing the Lion Game; what struck me was her young son’s conviction that she really had “gone…
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Playing the Lion Game
Around the time of my son E.’s first birthday he took charge of managing his separation anxiety, conquering fear, and developing a capacity for courage. …
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Courage Quote of the Day
“Choosing to go forward in the face of uncertainty is the willful, distinctly human act of optimism we perform each day. We may know too…
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Courage Challenge of the Day
This challenge is for teens who have their thumbs on their phones all the time, texting their friends to make plans to meet. The next…
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Focus Locus Hocus Pocus!
As a parent, I find that the more widely I read on subjects not related to parenting, the more I find ideas that give me…
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Courage Tip of the Day
Write yourself a thank you note. Be sure to note all the things you do that make you an awesome parent! (i.e. showing up at…
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The Water Seller’s Donkey and The Sword of Damocles
I found a Rumi parable the other day that reminded me of the Greek story of the Sword of Damocles. Both have to do with…
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Courage Book Review – Taking a Walk with the Buddha
Today’s courage book review offers two illustrated books for children of Jataka tales, tales the Buddha told, but to begin with, here’s a beautiful picture…
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Hold Out Your Hand and Close Your Eyes!
Firstly, “Happy Father’s Day!” to all our readers who are dads. Here’s a great quote to start your day: “My father gave me the greatest…
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