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Reincarnation Story: Why the Donkey Started Talking

The following story about a donkey illustrates the cycle of reincarnation and the building up and repaying of debts. A famous saying goes: “It is only right to pay your debts.” However, it’s unavoidable to owe others emotional debts, financial debts, and even life debts. If you don’t repay these debts in your lifetime, you ...

Helen London

A donkey with its head sticking out of its stall.

Dinner Together Is the Magic Formula for Family Life

A dinner table is a special place. It’s where families come together to share their day, laughter, and love. It’s also a place where children learn social skills and adults can reconnect after a long day. Here’s why sharing dinner together is the key to happy family life. Dinner together is a magic formula 1. ...

Raven Montmorency

Family sharing dinner at the table.

How Did Ancient Chinese Raise Children to Be Noble?

In ancient China, parents would raise their children in such a righteous way that even if their parents weren’t present, they would still follow what the parent would say and remain noble. Take, for example, the story of Fei Hong. Once Fei Hong was playing chess with his friend, of course, both wanted to win. ...

Emma Lu

Song Dynasty painting — filial piety.

Tips to Develop Critical Thinking Skills in Children

Critical thinking happens when children draw on their existing knowledge and experience, as well as on their problem-solving skills, to do things like: Compare and contrast Explain why things happen Evaluate ideas and form opinions Understand the perspectives of others Predict what will happen in the future Think of creative solutions Why is critical thinking ...

Jack Roberts

Two smiling children standing in cardboard boxes playing make-believe.

Children Say This Is What Love Means

What is love? Love plays a huge role in our lives, and yet what love means is rarely considered attentively and patiently. True love is a hard concept to define, and any definition you may read about it won’t do it justice. Most would say that love is something that you only fully understand when you feel ...

Hermann Rohr

Heart shapes drawn on a beach.

Why Sharing in Person Is Better Than Emails When Asking for Help

Nowadays, people have become more comfortable interacting with others through technological and online routes than in person. From a school-going child to working professionals in their 40s, most people find the convenience and speed of digital communication modes more desirable than the old-school way of sharing in person. Often, people juggling with time in their ...

Raven Montmorency

Two hands reaching in silhouette.

5 Children’s Habits Parents Should Not Condone

Good and bad habits children form stem largely from their upbringing. While good children’s habits are to be encouraged, bad children’s habits should not be condoned. 5 children’s habits parents should prevent from developing 1. Rudely interrupting conversations in order to talk Some children are impatient and can’t wait to tell their families what they think. Regardless of what setting ...

Emma Lu

Naughty girl with arms crossed being scolded by mother and grandmother.

Grace Berbig Spreading Kindness After the Death of Her Mother

When people lose their father or mother at a young age, such incidents leave a lifelong impression on their minds. One such example is Grace Berbig. When she was a child of 7, her mother was diagnosed with leukemia. At such a tender age, she did not understand cancer and its implications. However, her mother’s ...

Emma Lu

Grace Burbig and her daughter.

6 Treasures Parents Should Leave Their Children

Most parents want to leave money to their children once they are gone. However, there are six non-material treasures that they should leave them with as cultivating character is worth more than money or material success.  6 treasures worth more than money 1. Family affection Spending time with family and showing love through everyday actions ...

Max Lu

Young mother standing by a crib reading to her daughter from a picturebook.