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Remember when your child was obsessed with Coco , and you thought in no realm of possibility could they ever be more enamored by another movie or character than they are with Miguel and his guitar? HA, those were the days. Enter: Encanto . You know, the movie with the songs “Surface Pressure” and “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”? Your kid probably has Encanto’s soundtrack on a freaking loop. But can you blame ’em? From the magical world of Disney and the musical mind of Lin-Manuel Miranda comes a beautiful and vibrant musical film about the Madrigal family, who reside in a magical casita nestled in the mountains of Colombia. Still, it might be time to mix things up with some other movies like Encanto . While a film centered around generational dynamics and familial themes isn’t a new addition to Disney’s portfolio of animated films, there is something rather special about Encanto’s storyline. Mirabel has kind of felt like an outca...

You know that feeling when you meet someone who’s completely themselves and doing what they love in life? You want your kids to have that (heck, you want that!). So, how is that possible… and what is that feeling exactly? That thing you feel from that person — that energy — is someone who has high congruence. It’s a technical-sounding term, right? You might even think it sounds like something you would’ve learned in math class. Essentially, though, high congruency is a feeling that every parent wants their child to feel — someone who is purposeful and aligned with the truth of who they are in every facet of their life. But inquiring minds need to know: How can parents help their children achieve high congruence? The theory of congruency traces back to humanistic theorist Carl Rogers whose main ideas focused on personality and how it’s linked to self-concept, thoughts, and feelings. As he sought to answer the question, “Who am I?” he found that ...

It’s true that you should treat everyone with kindness, and these quotes by Mother Teresa will inspire you to see all the good in the world around you and challenge others to do the same. A selfless humanitarian, these Mother Teresa quotes will want to make you be a better person after reading them. Mother Teresa is admired by millions because of her charitable work and the lives she touched. Some of her views were controversial, but no one can deny the power of her words and actions! Mother Teresa’s quote, “ I was once asked why I don’t participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I’ll be there ”, lead me to want to find out more about her. I soon bought the book,  Love: The Words and Inspiration of Mother Teresa , that inspired me to write  Vid’s Viddles . I’m going to share with you 50 of the best quotes by Mother Teresa that I assure you will inspire you to appreciate life more, love more, and find beauty all a...

Our latest collection of basketball quotes that will remind you of the importance of teamwork and collaborative effort. Basketball is one of the most loved sports the world over. Invented more than a hundred years ago, the game has grown to become one of the most successful sports. Throughout the years, basketball has produced many great players who have entertained and inspired us in different ways. Besides the pleasure we derive from watching the game, there are lots of lessons from basketball that we can apply in our lives. One of the biggest lessons basketball teaches us is the importance of teamwork and collaboration. Being a team sport, the game requires collaboration and co-operation from teammates in order to win. Every member must focus, work as a unit, and listen to each other for the common good of the team. Although Michael Jordan was one of the greatest basketball players in history, he couldn’t win any championships without involving his teammates. He had to learn to trus...

It’s difficult to know what psychological books and self-help guides on the market are good. In fact, therapists are often asked which books would be best for clients to buy. The list below gives some ideas that offer high-quality information in easy-to-read formats. They aren’t all ‘therapy’ books. However, they all give a good window into the psychology of moods, emotions, and general mental health. You can never understand too much about the things that can affect your well-being. So, good quality psychological books that offer different perspectives should be useful to you. Psychology Books about Living with Meaning 1. The Compassionate Mind by Paul Gilbert No list of psychology books would be complete without thinking about something as basic as the idea of compassion. Gilbert links the ‘soft’ ideas that started in Eastern psychology/wisdom to the discoveries that modern Western science gives. He concludes that in order to optimize the mind for living; it has been programmed to re...

These civil disobedience quotes will help you better understand what it is and why it is important. The term civil disobedience refers to a public, non-violent and conscientious breach of law undertaken to bring about a change in laws or government policies. Henry David Thoreau is credited with coining the term “civil disobedience,” in his 1849 essay. He practiced this behavior by refusing to pay his state poll tax as a protest against the institution of slavery, the extermination of Native Americans, and the war against Mexico. Thoreau was placed in jail at one point for his refusal to pay this specific tax. Other famous examples of civil disobedience include Rosa Parks’ violation of the Montgomery, Alabama, city ordinance requiring African Americans to sit at the back of public buses. The law also stated that they should relinquish those seats to white riders if the front of the bus filled up. There are two types of civil disobedience: direct and indirect. Rosa Parks engaged in direc...

No matter who you are or where you’re going in life, we all need a little bit of a push, and these magic quotes can help get you there. When you were a child, the thought of magic was never far off. From the movies you watched to the books you read to the stories of Santa and the Easter Bunny you believed in, magic was a part of your life. Do you believe in magic? As we grow older, that magic fades away, and it can be hard to regain it during the many trials and tribulations of adult life. But there is always hope and magic in the world if you simply know where to look for it.  To bring a little bit of that magic back, we’ve scoured the internet to find the best magic quotes for you, to keep you believing in larger and beautiful things. Magic Quotes to Keep You Believing 1. “Books are a uniquely portable magic.”― Stephen King 2. “Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.”― Roald Dahl  3. “Magic can be found in stolen moments.”― Francesca Lia Block  4. “The world is full of m...