Social capital refers to good will, fellowship, sympathy, and social intercourse among individuals and families.
Thoughts
Happiness for children
Caring for each other is the hallmark of caring citizens…and the path to happiness. What a beautiful trail to lead our children down.
Laughter and tears are potent salves
We should be looking for salves (anything that soothes or relieves) in our interactions with our children.
Are we asking the right questions?
Asking the right question – “What happened to you” – allows us to switch the focus from blaming children for their behavior to a place of understanding and allows us to be more impactful with our attempts at helpful interventions.
The Challenge of Mercy
Mercy is that peculiar quality that at times seems ephemeral (transient, temporary) yet pervasive in its calling.
“Light-bulb” Moments
Epiphanies, revelations, or “light-bulb” moments are sometimes easy to recognize but, more often than not, are only noticed after the fact.