Parents Playing Favorites
It’s easy to say that parents should never play favorites.? But if we’re honest, it’s a lot harder in practice. … Continue Reading
Why Be Negative When You Can Be Positive
I just saw Liberal Arts, a nostalgic coming-of-age indie film directed by and starring Josh Radnor (of How I Met … Continue Reading
Using Gladwell’s Insight to Inspire Those Who Need It Most
I just finished reading Malcolm Gladwell’s new book, David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants.? Like … Continue Reading
Why a Controversial Baseball Play Should Be More Than a Metaphor
For the first time in baseball history?- and in the World Series no less?- a game ended because the umpire … Continue Reading
Video: Innovating Compassion. A Discussion with Irwin Kula, Angela Maiers and James Doty, M.D.
So a neurosurgeon, a visionary educator and a rabbi walk into a bar…? I met Dr. James Doty and Angela … Continue Reading
Take the “Talk to Strangers” Challenge
If there is one universal piece of parenting advice, both given and received it is likely: “Don’t Talk to Strangers, … Continue Reading
What Jet Lag Can Teach Us About Embracing Change
I hate jet lag.? Hardly a provocative statement? – does anyone really like jet lag?? Who could possibly enjoy waking … Continue Reading
Can the Death of a Parent Bring Families Together?
Few moments in life are as difficult as losing one’s parent. In the swirl of sadness and mourning, a parent’s … Continue Reading
In Today’s News Cycle, Has the Term ‘Bullying’ Lost Its Meaning
Brad Lewis took to YouTube and Facebook within hours of burying his son, Jordan, who shot himself in the heart.? … Continue Reading
How Reading Literary Fiction Makes Us More Empathetic
My grandmother used to say, ‘you are what you eat’, (even despite her lovingly burning everything she cooked).? My mother … Continue Reading