Image: Photo by Jimmy Dean on Unsplash We often hear today that the family unit is our foundation for morals, strength, and direction in life. And yet, cohesive family life seems to be harder to find than ever. On the other side of the coin, there is the concept of “it takes a village,” which implies that child raising is a community responsibility and that too is failing. Table of Contents: What Are Our Cultural Impediments to Talking at Home? And What About Community Child

The ability to relate to and work productively in culturally disparate situations is referred to as Cultural Intelligence. It is the...

When it comes to difficult conversations , it can be easy to avoid them and put them off. No one likes to feel uncomfortable. However, in order to grow — whether in a professional, cultural awareness , or personal sense — getting uncomfortable is the true marker of growth and elevating your current understanding. The key to tackling challenging conversations is the ability to shift from "I need to explain myself" to "I need to listen and learn more about what's going on." Tab