Ethics & Parenting

Get the family ready for Thanksgiving in every way - by inspiring an attitude of gratitude in children. Explore, volunteer, change... and put Thanks in the focus.

Oct 1, 2009 - Jeri Dayle-Rabinowitz

Having compassion and dignity towards fellow people is fundamental to society. Take action to develop altruism in children.

Jul 23, 2009 - Dianna Griffis

Compassionate children will become compassionate adults. People aren't born compassionate. It is a learned behavior. Parents can teach their children compassion early.

Apr 23, 2009 - Maryellen Grady

Stuff. Americans' lives are filled with it. But many parents are making the choice to consume less and teaching their children to do the same.

Apr 13, 2009 - Kara S. Anderson

Helicopter parents micro-manage their children's lives to try and protect them from real life. Unfortunately, this can hinder the child's ability to learn independence.

Nov 28, 2008 - Victoria Blackburn

Kids are often exposed to athletes behaving badly on highlights shows. Consequently, schools are starting to see similar behaviors crop up in gym class.

Oct 24, 2008 - Joseph Knox

Children experiment with lying at various developmental stages. Childhood lying is unlikely to become a long-term discipline problem.

Jul 15, 2008 - Barb Hacker

Practicing cry-it-out sleep training methods with a baby may result in early weaning from the breast and can lead to post traumatic stress disorder.

Jun 16, 2008 - Barb Hacker