What to do when children fight: Five Guidelines

Parents usually fail to intervene in escalated sibling conflict, according to a study recently published in “Developmental Psychology,” even though they think they should intervene. And this lack of parental action often results in life-long psychological problems, often severe, especially for the younger children who were victimized.
Here’s how parents can help:

AVOID TAKING SIDES, because it [...]

The essence of leadership

All of the great leaders have had one characteristic in common: it was the willingness to confront unequivocally the major anxiety of their people in their time. This, and not much else, is the essence of leadership. – John Kenneth Galbraith

“Forgotten” Quotes

I never deny, I never contradict. I sometimes forget. – Benjamin Disraeli
Originality is the fine art of remembering what you hear but forgetting where you heard it. – Laurance Peter
What I hear, I forget. What I see, I remember. What I do,  I understand. – Confucius
Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, [...]

The Roots of Violence

The Roots of Violence:
wealth without work,
pleasure without conscience,
knowledge without character,
commerce without morality,
science without humanity,
worship without sacrifice,
politics without principles.
- Mahatma Gandhi

All about yourself Part 2

Look well into thyself; there is a source of strength which will always spring up if thou wilt always look there. – Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
Pride – When you respect yourself others will respect you. Take pride in your individuality. – Unknown
Trust yourself. Think for yourself. Act for yourself. Speak for yourself. Be yourself. Imitation is [...]