State Of The Union – Your Union

Published on YourTango on 2/13/13 The President’s State of the Union is over – what would be part of yours if given about your union? In political chambers throughout the country, including in our national Capitol, political leaders give annual addresses to talk about how we are doing and what challenges we need to face […]

Learning Through The Twelve Days of Christmas

Published on YourTango on 12/24/12 Kids and the twelve days of Christmas – turn stress to learning what’s behind Christmas traditions. In society, Christmas begins earlier and earlier.  In fact, it often starts before Advent even begins.  In religious tradition, it actually starts on Christmas day and continues to be observed for twelve days until […]

4 Relationship Attributes to Develop: Lessons from Advent

Published at YourTango on 12/24/12 Advent traditionally involves 4 small words that can also enhance your relationship. Advent is the season Christians observe leading up to Christmas.  During this season, Christians traditionally focus on hope, peace, joy and love.  These very same themes can also be important things to focus on in our relationships in order to enhance our […]

Gimmel – 3 Ways to Take the Pot – Lessons From Hanukkah

Published on YourTango on 12/15/12 Hanukkah is an eight day Jewish celebration that can teach us much about improving our lives. Hanukkah (or Chanukah or one of many other spellings) is a Jewish festival that comes around the time of Christmas.  Many people know it for the progressive lighting of the candles on its nine branched […]

Tragedy In Connecticut: How To Talk To Your Kids

Highlighted on eWallstreeter Dating on 12/14/12 On one level, this is just one more tragedy in a series of tragedies that have occurred in our country. On another level, the victims here were considerably younger. Additionally, this particular Connecticut community was also severely affected by Superstorm Sandy. However, the impact of a tragedy this large […]

Tragedy In Connecticut: How To Talk To Your Kids

Published on YourTango on 12/14/12 Reverend Christopher Smith offers advice about what to tell your children. This morning, news came out about another tragic, mass shooting — this time in an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. On one level, this is just one more tragedy in a series of tragedies that have occurred in our country. On another […]

7 Tips for Instilling Gratitude in Your Children

Published on LearnVest on 11/28/12 As a parent, it can be awfully tempting to spoil your kids, especially around the holidays. And while it’s okay to regale them with gifts every so often, it’s essential that they learn to appreciate what they have. With that in mind, here are some tips from YourTango Experts about […]

7 Ways To Teach Your Kids The Importance Of Gratitude

Published on YourTango on 11/21/12 Do your children know the importance of gratitude? As a parent, it can be awfully tempting to spoil your kids, especially around the holidays. And while it’s okay to regale them with gifts every so often, it’s essential that they learn to appreciate what they have. With that in mind, […]

Light In Our Lives: 5 Lessons from Diwali

Published on YourTango on 11/13/12 The Diwali Festival of Lights shines into our lives with ideas for better living and relationships Diwali is an unusual religious celebration in that it is a festival for Sikhs, Hindus, Jains and some Buddhists.  Each of these religions has their own particular take on the festival.  This holiday is […]

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