Kids who feel accepted and supported by their peers “no matter what” are less likely to have negative feelings about themselves after a setback, new research suggests. Kids in the study who spent time ...

In my last post, I wrote about how comparison to others erodes self-acceptance—and how accepting ourselves even when we feel good and practicing not comparing ourselves to others is challenging. Let's ...

Showing love and acceptance should ease the 14-year-old’s tension. The dad should model not only acceptance, but also pride in his son. Each young person is worthy. A parent’s unconditional love and ...

So you've figured out that the guy you love has flaws. Well, congratulations! We've all got them. But not every time we find flaws in people we love (or like ... a ...

Last Christmas, my brother gifted my family and I with a large crate of oranges. The sweet smell of citrus filled the room before I even opened the lid. “Umm,” I thought, my mouth watering for what ...