3 Tips For Teaching Generosity at The Holidays
For many children, this time of year is about getting gifts far more than giving them. This is completely understandable, as these holidays are for many parents an opportunity to show children that we love them and we want them to be happy.…
Fighting the “War on Christmas”
People have asked me how to address intercultural diversity and Christmas-related issues with their children. I’ll start with the message of goodwill toward others and work back from there.
I’m Jewish, but this December I will be happy…
In Defense of Participation Trophies
Let's not blame the trophies.
First, it's important to note that I'm not addressing the concept of "grade inflation" or the idea that every child in a given class is an honor student (as was eloquently written about by Michael Sigman in his…
The Problem with Perfection
They say "nobody's perfect," and they're right. Perfection is a myth.
Really.
The problem is, that if we look at Instagram, Facebook, or other social media postings, it might appear that a lot of people have really perfect lives.
What…
The Evolving Dad
We’re evolving – all of us – and so is our world, or should I say “our worlds” as each of us is surrounded by our own experience.
As society has shifted away from the “good ‘ol days” (a “Madmen” episode filled with smoke…