bond, family, relatioships, siblings

A Guide to Nurturing Sibling Relationships

A positive sibling relationship is one of life’s most profound and enduring relationships. It is formed at a young age and runs deep throughout your growth, allowing you to successfully form bonds with others, discover your identity, and develop a sense of self-worth. But how do you nurture a positive relationship?  This article will guide ...

Viena Abdon

Two loving siblings.

The Story of Ah Xiu, a Tale of Love and Loss

This is a story like no other, told by Ah Yi about his adopted sister Ah Xiu. He did not know his father, who died in a car accident when he was very young. Ah Yi remembers that when he was 10 years old, his mother took him to the markets where they saw a group of children ...

Emma Lu

Shadow of a cild on a swing.

Family Ties: Everlasting Relationship of a Sister and Brother

If there is one everlasting relationship in this world, it is the relationship I have with my younger brother. We grew up on a farm in a remote village. One time, I stole 50 cents from my Dad’s drawer to buy a flowery handkerchief. My father realized the money was missing on the same day. So ...

Kathy McWilliams

A sister hugging her brother.

Teaching Children How to Be Kind to Family Members and Others

As parents, not only are you constantly trying to impart and teach your children core life values and lessons, but you are also teaching them how to be kind, along with the golden rules for good behavior. In providing children with life skills and lessons, the development of emotional intelligence is often overlooked. Children naturally ...

Emma Lu

A mother and daughter packing lunch together.