Do this test tonight when you go to bed. Put a plate on the floor next to your bed. Lie down with o...
A Shoulder to Cry On
For a young child, the first trip to summer camp can be exciting, but it can also be a very frightening experience. The first day, everyone else seems to know what they’re doing, to belong to a circle of friends, and to have decided already which bunk they’re going to sleep in. But ...
A lesson in heart
A lesson in "heart" is my little, 10-year-old daughter, Sarah, who was born with a muscle missing in her foot and wears a brace all the time. She came home one beautiful spring day to tell me she had competed in "field day" - that's where they have lots of races and other competitiv...
The miracle bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge that spans the river between Manhattan and Brooklyn is simply an engineering miracle. In 1883, a creative engineer, John Roebling, was inspired by an idea for this spectacular bridge project. However, bridge-building experts told him to forget it, it just wa...
Covering all the bases
A little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strode through his backyard, baseball cap in place and toting ball and bat. "I'm the greatest baseball player in the world," he said proudly. Then he tossed the ball in the air, swung and missed. Undaunted, he picked up t...
I don't despair about kids today
Sometimes when I'm flying from one speaking engagement to another, I find myself lucky when sitting next to someone who's quite talkative. This is often a pleasant experience for me because I'm an inveterate people-watcher. I've heard stories of sadness, delight, fear, rivals and ma...
Lessons from a jigsaw puzzle
Don't force a fit. If something is meant to be, it will come together naturally.When things aren't going so well, take a break. Everything will look different when you return.Be sure to look at the big picture. Getting hung up on the little pieces only leads to frustration.Persevera...
