I’ve always wanted a big sister. Someone to show me the ropes and help me understand how the world works. Ok, at least help me put on makeup, do my hair, teach me about music, and giggle through the night in a fort made of sheets! Older sisters have the grace and knowledge of being … Read more
Whenever I see kids with an incredible talent, I’m nothing less than amazed. Imagine this: at the age that you were going to school and playing with your friends and toys, there are some kids of the age group who are playing music, dancing, or performing at a level that is beyond that of adults … Read more
Mom is the nurturer, protector and first caregiver of a baby. After all, the two started to forge their bond in utero! Mom tends to be a little more sensitive to her baby’s needs with the tendency to always watch over and make sure her baby is safe, well-fed, guarded and out of harm’s way. … Read more
Kids come up with the funniest one-liners. They just have such a knack for being able to put together silly thoughts that make us boring old folks laugh! It’s a mix of innocence and learning how to express emotions that bring these colorful comments to life. Much to my horror, my own mother still quotes … Read more
It’s important to teach your kids how to think outside of the box. By introducing new ways of looking at things, you create connections which foster creativity and free-thinking. It’s a way to find the path of least resistance and to find loopholes to understand better. It’s the learned ability to see things differently, to … Read more
Dancing is such a powerful outlet for when we can’t verbally express what we’re going through. It’s a mode of communication that lets our bodies do the talking. There’s no pressure to find the right words or worry about tone or stringing together a sentence to say the perfect thing. Being able to move through … Read more
Weddings are always a blast when your older sibling is getting married! It’s a time to share stories, and reminisce about the good ‘ol days – especially when your sibling is a hero in your eyes, and you have so many anecdotes and experiences to tell your close family and friends. That’s what little sister … Read more
We all need a little lift sometimes. If it’s been a rough day, week, month, year, and an extra reminder that we are all on the same path of ups and downs, can go a long way. Music has the uncanny ability to help us through the good times and the bad, and unite us … Read more
Being part of a community can help people feel less isolated and alone in life. Oliver Johnson of Hamilton, New Zealand is only 7 years old, but he sometimes feels left out and different from the other kids he knows. For one thing, he loves trucks more than toys, video games, or anything else other … Read more
People have a habit of taking one look at someone and making snap, wrong-headed and erroneous judgments. Humans look at someone, and based on nothing more than a single look, limit people. However, thankfully, God doesn’t operate that way. He looks at the heart. One woman, 17-year-old Putri Ariani, who is blind and possesses a … Read more