That’s a saying we are all familiar with, even though most people would agree it doesn’t apply anymore. But if we look back in our cultural past, it’s hard to pinpoint the exact moment in time when ...

Respect doesn’t work like that. And obedience that comes from fear or exhaustion? That barely lasts till the next tantrum. Real respect, the kind that makes kids listen even when you’re not watching, ...

A 12-year old girl tells me she does not want to start her new middle school next week because she fears being teased for being Latina-American. I believe her… she has been struggling with ...

Why is respect so important? Respect is the basis of all healthy human relationships. Parents (like teachers) deserve—and need—a special kind of respect because of their position of authority and ...

Respect is something often spoken of as a value but felt mainly later on in life. 'Respect learned in early childhood helps produce responsible adults.' This simple statement is full of the power of ...