Where have most of the Good Manners gone?
Where have most of the good manners gone? A long time ago (I believe) civility reigned. Good manners were the norm, and children and adults participated in these daily rituals of being courteous to one another. Saying “please” and “thank you” or even “I’m sorry, while meaning it and looking that person in [...]
UNPLUGGED….
UNPLUGGED…. Children, teens, and adults alike are attached and connected to all their technological innovations and gadgets – be it, blackberry, iphone, smart phone, text, ipod, ipad, face book, you name it. What happened to face to face conversations, hearing another’s voice, and being aware and connected to another’s feelings? Texting with all [...]
The Shame caused by bullying
Shaming: One of the real culprits of bullying Bullying is not a new phenomenon but in this era of faceless and nameless electronic communications, there seems to be an upsurge. How come? What has prompted this? Well, let’s examine what we do know: A bully can be of any age: whether a child, [...]
Summer Heat, Cool Tempers
Summer Temperatures Heat up; Don’t lose your Cool with your kids We all look forward to the carefree days of summer. Children and parents alike welcome the break from the weekly routine of school, extracurricular and other important activities. And, yet, for some the lack of a definite schedule is unsettling. Understandably, a change in [...]
Post – Holiday Money woes…
Post-Holiday Money woes…
Have you overspent this holiday season? Are you feeling stressed out?



