Shugri Salh is the author of the memoir The Last Nomad and appears in the TV anthology series Little America. Born in Somalia, she spent her early years living with her grandmother in the desert as a ...

The words that children use every day are the ones that silently construct their self-perception and the perception of the world around them. The strength of simple words like “thank you” or “I can ...

A unique study has thrown fascinating new light on how young children begin to understand the meaning of words. The findings by the researchers, from The University of Manchester are published in the ...

I learned a lot about the power of words after I specialized in pediatric hypnosis and counseling. For instance, I found out that much of that power relates to the imagery that can be evoked by ...

In my last post, I explained how the words that parents use with their children can influence how secure they become. Words are powerful to be sure, but, as the saying goes, actions speak louder than ...

I remember years ago growing up we were taught, and we were instructed from our parents, what to do, how to respect elders, to be considerate to others and to care for the less fortunate etc. Bringing ...