conflict resolution, courage, emotional healing, family values, forgiveness, generosity, life lessons, personal growth, rural wisdom, traditional wisdom

The Wisdom of the Fields: A Tale of Courage, Generosity, and Forgiveness

In a small rural village, a 7-year-old boy experienced his first life lesson under the guidance of his father in the vast expanse of their family fields. The task was simple yet daunting for the young boy: to rid the field of weeds without harming the tender rice seedlings. As the boy stood paralyzed by ...

Max Lu

Crops growing in a rice paddy flooded with water.

Celebrating Love and Loyalty: Russia’s Family Day

Every year on July 8, Russia celebrates its traditional “Family Day.” This day is dedicated to celebrating family, love, and loyalty across the nation — a nationwide occasion known as the Day of Family, Love, and Fidelity. Establishment of Family Day In 2008, a proposition from the Russian State Duma initiated the celebration of “Family ...

Max Lu

Hands holding some daisies.

7 Ways to Encourage Honesty in Children

As parents, we all want our children to grow up into responsible and reliable adults. Honesty plays a big part in this process. So what do you do when your child starts telling little white lies? First, don’t panic. It’s normal for kids to start stretching the truth as they develop their own way of ...

Nathan Machoka

A group of smiling children.

The Importance of Family Teaching and Discipline in Chinese Culture

Since ancient times, the Chinese have paid special attention to family discipline and family education. Famous scholars in history, from the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and on down to the Qing Dynasty (1636-1912), have all left advice for their family members based on their own experiences. There are also many forms of ...

Mikel Davis

Drawing of a girl wearing ancient Chinese clothing standing in front of a table holding a scroll made from bamboo.

The True Strength of Motherhood: How Women Tend to Be Undervalued

Mothers are often underappreciated for the efforts they pour out. Many people do not associate strength with motherhood, although they should. Motherhood is essential, but not many people see it that way. Mothers don’t just stay home and play games with the kids all day — they nurture and protect them while helping them build ...

Mike West

A young mother holding her baby.

What Qualities Determine the True Wealth of a Family?

A family home is where everyone’s life begins and is an inevitable destination for those born into this world. Traditionally, around the world, and in particular for Chinese people, a home is considered to be their secure fortress or a place of refuge.  In The Book of Rites, it states: “When fathers and sons are close and ...

Emma Lu

A family walking together holding hands.

Small Stories of Big Life Lessons

Through their words and actions, parents can guide their children to maturity, teaching valuable life lessons along the way. One day, a child who was 2 years old ran into a table and got a big bump on his head. He cried loudly for a long time. His father came out of his room and walked over to the table, ...

Kathy McWilliams

A father carrying his son on his shoulders at the beach.

Family Values You Should Teach Your Children

The modern era is highly individualist. The primary aim of every person is to satisfy their desires. Some say that such attitudes have created a generation of people who shun family values and related social norms, a behavioral shift they believe will take society down the path of ruin. How did it get to this ...

Emma Lu

Parents and their son.