Birbal Reveals the ThiefHere we have another Birbal story. Intellectual courage allows us to try unconventional methods. At the same time, lack of social courage may be our…
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Courage Book Review – The Daring Book for GirlsLast week I talked about The Dangerous Book for Boys. This week it’s the girls’ turn, with The Daring Book for Girls, a sister volume. Using the…
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Courage Book Review – The Dangerous Book for BoysWhen The Dangerous Book for Boys came out a few years ago, it caused quite a stir, buddying up to Harry Potter on the bestseller…
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The Circle of LifeI quietly feared the moment when my son would ask why my dad wasn’t in his life. Like many parents, who wish to avoid discussing…
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Never Quit: Susan’s Story“No Matter What, Have Courage” ~ Elli Gloeckner My husband introduced Susan and I four years ago when we had just moved to Upstate New…
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5-Minute Courage Workout: Say a Little Prayer for MeCompiled and written by Lisa and Jennifer: Here’s a list of 5-Minute Courage Workouts by age range to improve spiritual fortitude. Grab Some Lion’s Whiskers…
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Go Climb a Tree!One of my son’s favorite activities as a child was to climb trees. Any tree would do: spindly little Charlie Brown Christmas-type trees, grand dame…
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The MessageIn the first year or so that my daughter, the Lovely K., was with me, she found phone conversations and leaving messages very challenging. She…
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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 GameAround 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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