Giving Just the Right Gift to that Special Someone

I was in the mall earlier this evening, this first night of Hanukah 2011, and saw a lot of people gathering around the gift stores, looking for the right gift for their loved ones and I was reminded of the Hanukkah gift shopping I used to do for my family as a child.  I remember [...]

Love Language Workshop a Success!

We had a great turnout for the workshop:  “Are You Speaking Your Child’s Love Language? – A Workshop for Parents Who Want to Learn How to Best Support their Children”  that took place last Wednesday night (December 2, 2009)  in Maale Adumim. Together the participants and I explored what it means to really love someone; [...]

Relating vs. Controlling, Part 2: Couples

I have a tendency to control.  I like to do things in a certain way in my home, and expect others who are doing the same thing (i.e. husband) to do it the same way that I do.  I know in my heart that this is unrealistic and unfair, but I am being honest, and [...]

Are You Speaking Your Child’s Love Language?

I have been reading “The Five Love Languages of Children” and I am loving it!  Reading it and applying my new learning is significantly impacting the way I show love to my kids.  And I am noticing a change in their behavior as well.  They are feeling our love and responding so well to it. [...]