The Giving Tree was one of the most depressing books I have ever read! When my son’s mother got it for him when he was just learning to read, I said a resounding “No!” to that book being in our house. Whether or not he read it I do not

By Nora Brown  December 08, 2023 Every day, as parents, we find ourselves on a tightrope. On the one hand, there is an imperative need for discipline – setting rules, preserving order, and teaching right from wrong. On the other hand, there is that profound, heart-felt need to sympathize with our