My Hansel and Gretel Moment
When I was just entering 1st grade, my father’s job took him to Switzerland. We would all live in Zurich for a year, and my…
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My Hansel and Gretel Moment
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Ten Tips for Talking about Tough Stuff with Kids
Ten Tips for Talking about Tough Stuff with Kids
Every family faces difficult discussions. Among the most difficult: separation and divorce, abuse, disasters, illness, death, sex, and adoption. My training in child development, family therapy,…
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5-Minute Courage Workout: Stop Dominating Me!
5-Minute Courage Workout: Stop Dominating Me!
Compiled and written by Lisa and Jennifer: It is commonly understood that habits are formed or broken in as little as thirty days. Much of…
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Stolen Thunder
Stolen Thunder
Talking about secrets with my daughter turned out to be more complicated than I expected. A few months ago I asked her to deliver a…
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Birbal Reveals the Thief
Birbal Reveals the Thief
Here 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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Let Me Tell You a Secret!
Let Me Tell You a Secret!
The other day the Lovely K. and I were having another conversation about secrets. In fifth grade, the girls spent much of their recess time…
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Courage Book Review – The Dangerous Book for Boys
Courage Book Review – The Dangerous Book for Boys
When 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 Life
The Circle of Life
I 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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The Legend of the Banyan Deer
The Legend of the Banyan Deer
There is another story from India that has some similar features to the Damon and Pythias story. This is another tale of self-sacrifice, a difficult…
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Losing it All and Gaining Everything That’s Truly Important: Robert and Emma’s Story
Losing it All and Gaining Everything That’s Truly Important: Robert and Emma’s Story
Robert and Emma* liken their declaration of bankruptcy in 2007, the resulting loss of their house and all their possessions as a result of Robert’s…
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