Posted on May 30, 2008 by drrobyn
Friday Musings: An Opinion Piece by Dr. Robyn Silverman
There are times when you have a bag in each hand, a box on your head, and your keys dangling from your mouth and nobody would think to help you. We’re just not in the land of compassion. People are self-centered—listening to their i-pods, playing with their [...]
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Posted on May 21, 2008 by drrobyn
We often hear that parents must serve as role models for their children. “Monkey See, Monkey Do.” Since the Powerful Word of the month is compassion for all Powerful Words Member Schools, it’s a great time to demonstrate ways to be compassionate at home. After all, when you show kindness, your children will learn [...]
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Posted on May 15, 2008 by drrobyn
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The tragic earthquake may have occurred in China, but it has rocked the whole world. Especially due to the very high death toll and the percentage of children lost in the disaster, hearts around the world are heavy.
Whenever a worldwide tragedy occurs, children look to their parents [...]
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