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 [...]
Shine Your Light!
Every person must know and understand, That inside of him there is a burning candle. And his candle is not the same as any other person’s candle. And there is no person that does not have a candle. And every person must know and understand That it is his responsibility to work to uncover the [...]
Building Healthy Self-Esteem in Children and Young Adults: Lessons Learned from “The Help”
This summer, I read one of the best novels I have read in a long time: “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. The novel, a fiction based on truth, is a story about a woman wanting to write about the personal experiences of black maids who worked for white families in Jackson Mississippi in the 1960s. [...]
Ask Jenny – “My Teen is Not Happy in His School. I Don’t Know What to Do.”
“I currently am having trouble with my 15 year old, 9th grade son. He is not happy at his school. His current school fits who he is and who he hangs with, but it is far too difficult educationally. One teacher told me that I have to weigh grades vs. social because schools that are [...]
Me and Kermie
I took my first Facebook “Which Muppet are you?” quiz today and the result is…drumroll please… Kermit the Frog! Here is how they sized me up: “You are a leader, and the calm in the center of a storm. Thoughtful by nature, you enjoy talking (or maybe singing) about the simple things in life. A [...]
“Ima, I need a day off.” – Learning How to Show Support to Our Son
Last week, early in the morning, we were helping our children get ready for school. My son (the first grader) was having a difficult time waking up, getting himself out of bed, getting dressed and brushing his teeth. He was moving very slooooowly, and we all HAD TO GET OUT OF THE HOUSE and [...]
