“[People] may be said to resemble not the bricks of which a house is built, but the pieces of a picture puzzle, each differing in shape, but matching the rest, and thus bringing out the picture.” – Felix Adler (1851-1933)

Here is a method that is guaranteed to eliminate whining in your family. It has worked with three of my kids, and it will work with yours. I have found it effective with any child, from age 1 to 20 (and beyond!). First, we must look at what whining is: It is your kid figuring… Read more »

“Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs.” – Henry Ford

Confidence comes not from always being right, but from not fearing to be wrong. – Peter T. McIntyre

If I had my child to raise all over again, I’d build self-esteem first, and the house later. I’d finger paint more, and point the finger less. I would do less correcting and more connecting. I’d take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes. I would care to know less and know… Read more »

The CHARACTER COUNTS!sm Coalition, a project of the Josephson Institute of Ethics is a national grassroots nonpartisan partnership of educational and youth-serving organizations all of whom are interested in promoting the theme of character building with America s kids. One of CHARACTER COUNTS! most insightful publications is its simple one-page Quick Guide To Help Build… Read more »

Florida Parishes Bureau Published: Nov 25, 2006 AMITE Disrespect for authority and failure to follow directions are the leading student disciplinary actions impeding Tangipahoa Parish public schoolteachers in performing their duties, a new survey has found. Teachers in five of seven parish public high schools and three of six middle schools listed disrespect for authority… Read more »

Neither genius, fame, nor love, show the greatness of the soul. Only kindness can do that. – Jean Babtiste Henri Lacordaire

The youth of today, but not all I may say, Have no integrity or moral principles. They have no qualms about whom they insult Whether it be their parents or another adult. Respect has gone out of the window; it is no longer here. It meant something in our lifetime, we held it very dear…. Read more »

BALTIMORE – Schools in the Baltimore region are spotlighting anti-bullying efforts as part of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week. We need to raise awareness about this critical issue, said Julie Hertzog, spokeswoman for Parent Advocacy for Educational Rights Center headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., lead sponsor of the initiative. Schools in the Howard system are sponsoring… Read more »