November 22, 2006 | 6 comments
Found an interesting web page on the value of praising children for work well done. This paragraph caught my eye on the importance of not qualifying your words of support, but ensuring they ring with sincerity: Avoid giving praise with
November 14, 2006 | No comments yet
Here’s a mind-bending story about a young boy with no eyes who can see better than many people who have eyes. A short video clip.
November 11, 2006 | 4 comments
This has been an exciting week for my daughter. A member of her high school swim team, she made it all the way to the State competition this year, which is very significant, I’m told, for a tenth grader to
October 14, 2006 | 1 comment
Sent to me by a reader… Ballad of the Tempest By James Fields We were crowded in the cabin, Not a soul would dare to sleep,– It was midnight on the waters, And a storm was on the deep. ‘Tis
October 5, 2006 | 2 comments
One of my readers said they had a dentist appointment Monday, and while checking in saw a little boy writing on a piece of paper behind the desk. The receptionist said her 5 year old son was doing his homework.