Gifted Hands

Ben Carson is a skilled neurosurgeon who has saved thousands of lives, developed groundbreaking surgical techniques, and published research that has improved brain surgery throughout the world. Even

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The Beatryce Prophecy

Two years ago today we finished our family read-aloud of The Beatryce Prophecy. This book is so endearing. You will fall in love with Answelica and Jack Dory

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The Power of Story

On January 1, 2016, we started reading The Magician’s Nephew for the umpteenth time. In the midst of grumpy kids who were tired from late nights, sugar-laden, and

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Listening to Build Connection

One of the most challenging aspects of being human is dealing with and processing our wide-range of emotions. I think it is even more challenging to help someone else deal

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The Decisive Element

When I learned of Haim Ginott’s work while studying Developmental Psychology, my heart was changed – my perspective on childhood, human relationships, and the possibilities of family life

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