She was probably about ten years old, not someone you’d notice. She was a little stranger who entered our lives for a brief few minutes, tied a shoelace, and showed me how powerful a small act of kindness can be. This is a story about a seemingly insignificant incident, but it shows how a small gesture can have a big impact on the recipient. We never know. Those who have been … [Read more...] about The Shoelace Girl
The Other Side
“The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.” That’s the dictionary’s simple explanation of empathy. I’m an adoptive parent and have counseled adoptive parents for many years. The most effective tool in my toolbox is to introduce, usually reintroduce, parents to empathy. I listen carefully to their moans and groans about the bad behavior of their adopted … [Read more...] about The Other Side