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Barbara A Jaffe Ed.D.

About

Barbara Jaffe, Ed.D., is a fellow in UCLA’s department of education and a professor at El Camino College. She is the author of When Will I Be Good Enough? A Replacement Child's to Healing, which was published in early 2017.

Recent Posts
The author with her morning cup of coffee
Coffee-Infused Memories
A Personal Perspective: So many childhood recollections began and ended with my father’s coffee and his teaching me to love this beverage.
Contentment Is a Point of View
A Personal Perspective: In Zimbabwe, I was reminded gratefully, yet again, to recalibrate and appreciate the basics of my life: family, friends, love, food, and sunshine.
Because I Paid Attention, I Learned

A Personal Perspective: Paying attention to those around me and what they say, and do not say, has ultimately enriched my life.

A Personal Perspective: Paying attention to those around me and what they say, and do not say, has ultimately enriched my life.

The author doing what she loves--teaching
Not Always Great, but Finally Good Enough

A Personal Perspective: Despite not being "great" in many areas of my life, I am good enough now.

A Personal Perspective: Despite not being "great" in many areas of my life, I am good enough now.

Molly, the kindest of souls
Consideration, Compassion, Kindness, and Empathy

A Personal Perspective: My actions of kindness and compassion are not for brownie points but for understanding that these qualities and actions add joy to my and others' lives.

A Personal Perspective: My actions of kindness and compassion are not for brownie points but for understanding that these qualities and actions add joy to my and others' lives.

Cole's first dandelion
What Our Pets and Little Ones Can Teach Us

A Personal Perspective: My little ones and furry one wake up intuitively expecting a marvelous day, and they help guide me back to joy.

A Personal Perspective: My little ones and furry one wake up intuitively expecting a marvelous day, and they help guide me back to joy.

The author and her husband, celebrating their 46th anniversary
Snippets of a Life: Memories that Define Me

What are the everyday memories we hold within, even from years ago, that help mold the person we are today?

What are the everyday memories we hold within, even from years ago, that help mold the person we are today?

The author and her mother, 2007
My Mother's World: Her King Sized Bed

A Personal Perspective: I adjusted my young life to many prone activities, and all of this became normal; a level of warmth and comfort enveloped me as I lay on her bed.

A Personal Perspective: I adjusted my young life to many prone activities, and all of this became normal; a level of warmth and comfort enveloped me as I lay on her bed.