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Character, Courage, Conscience
08/15/2017
A Lesson in Kindness My 5 year old grandson attends a Catholic school. His Mother came to pick him up and noticed a Dad was removing the pink polo type shirt his son had been dressed in that day. More >>

Tags: BehaviorCharacter, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceKindnessMorals, Ethics, ValuesParentingValues
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07/10/2017
We Still Have A Garden ...So many times I have listened to the advice you have given others and felt as though it was just what I needed to hear... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorCharacter, Courage, ConscienceRegarding Dr. LauraStressValues
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06/30/2017
Hard to Forgive Oneself When I was probably 8 - 10 years old, I helped sell donuts after church for my parish. While I was selling them, I would slip change into my shoes, so really I was stealing from the church. More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceResponse to a CommentValues
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09/09/2013
9 Steps to Eliminating Resentment in Your Day Most of us have experienced some level of resentment at one point or another in our lives. Resentment can spiral out of control, fester in our lives and begin to take over our thoughts, actions and even our wellbeing. More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorCharacter, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceMental HealthValues
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10/11/2012
What Makes Someone a Hero? 'Hero' is a word that's misused all the time. People who hit baseballs, throw footballs, or lob tennis balls are frequently labeled 'heroes,' but they are really just paid athletes. You can't be a hero without sacrifice... More >>

Tags: 9/11Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceSocial IssuesValues
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09/20/2012
Feeling Envious or Jealous? Envy and jealousy affect everyone's life. However, what really matters is what we do when we feel jealousy or envy: How do we experience it? How do we cope with it? More >>

Tags: AttitudeCharacter, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceEnvyJealousyMotivationPersonal ResponsibilityValues
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09/17/2012
Gabrielle Douglas Has Even More Character Than We Knew Our first African American all-around gold medalist in women's gymnastics is also just a young girl with the same issues as many high school kids her age. She recently recounted the racism and bullying she experienced at her hometown gym in Virginia... More >>

Tags: BullyingCharacter, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceParentingRacismSocial Issues
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09/07/2012
I Guess We Raised Her Right I called you looking for affirmation that my husband and I had given our daughter the right advice. She had been asked by a friend's mother to throw a surprise birthday party for this friend, but then the mother said that my daughter shouldn't invite a certain few people... More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceFollow up to CallMorals, Ethics, ValuesResponse to a CallValues
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08/22/2012
My Parents Didn't Treat Us Kids the Same I am the middle of 7 children, 6 girls 1 boy. Growing up, things were pretty tight. We all had jobs as teens, we all had to help pay for things like senior portraits, school activities, class rings, and we all had chores and took turns making dinner (our house was always SPOTLESS and it was a cooperative effort). More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceFamily/Relationships - ChildrenFamily/Relationships - Parent/ChildParentingRead On-AirRelativesSibling rivalryValues
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08/21/2012
Should His Girlfriend Be in the Funeral? My nephew died recently in an accident after celebrating his 28th birthday with his friends and girlfriend. She was there when he fell 70 feet to his death. More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceDatingFamily traditionsFamily/Relationships - FamilyGriefMental HealthMorals, Ethics, ValuesRelativesReligionValues
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