by Erika Marksbury Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you read there?” He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and … Continue reading
Last year, I went through the Love & Logic course. For what it’s worth, I think this is the only parenting curriculum out there worth your time. I encourage all parents to at least give it a try. One of the aspects of Love & Logic is called the “Empathetic Response.” It is a trick … Continue reading
Empathy is an important gift we give to our kids. It’s more than just understanding how another person might feel–it’s sharing in their feelings too. But last week, I learned the lesson of empathy from my daughter. My daughter heard a kitten crying in the back yard. She followed the sounds of this kitten’s cries, … Continue reading
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