Monthly Archives: March 2010

What Kids Need To Do

I think that a big part of the reason that kids don’t want to tell adults about  important things is that they can’t trust that the adults will not let everyone know the kid who “told.” All it takes to have kids turn on a kid who tries to do the right thing by reporting…

Bullies in the Curriculum?

Bullies can be deadly and too often parents and teachers, in their ignorance, help bullies thrive. I don’t remember any bullies when I was young but I vaguely remember some of the kids who were “picked on.” Obviously, I wasn’t being picked on or I would remember that part.  I would wager that the kids…

Deaf, Dumb and Blind

It’s interesting how some people have such a difficult time communicating with people who are disabled in some way. I have noticed that some people who are talking to blind people tend to get louder and louder with their words. It’s similar to the fact that some people try to communicate with people who speak…

Welcome Mats

My little brother got in big trouble. I didn’t tattle on him but he got caught anyway. Guess what he did? He chewed up a welcome mat. I think it’s finally time for me to start to teach him the “do’s” and “don’ts” in life. I know all about the “do’s”  because of what I…

Children Without Voices

How do you reach out to a child who does not speak? Well, I think you reach out by actions that are warm, kind and friendly. You don’t ask for anything, you just offer your friendship. Kids without voices have feelings just like kids without vision. They know and feel just as much as talkers…

Kids At Risk!

I want to remind each one of you that you need to get your parent’s permission before you write to me or connect with anyone on the internet. I am very cool and I only want what is best for you but your parents should be the ones who decide who you should connect with…

Tattletales

I have been asked a lot of questions about the difference between tattling and advising? Well, I’ll tell you the difference. Tattling is if you tell an adult something that isn’t important just to get someone else in trouble. Here is an example. If Michael dropped a piece of chalk and Mary told the teacher,…

Believe and Achieve!

Did you know that yesterday was Read Across America Day which is a celebration in honor of Dr. Seuss? He was a great author and guess what? He wrote some way cool books. Look at this adorable girl wearing an outfit in honor of Dr. Seuss and his book, The Cat In The Hat. My…

The Real Mary Kate!

I am very excited ‘cuz I finally got the picture of my friend and cupcake, Mary Kate. Isn’t she just adorable? I think she’s as adorable as I am and that is way adorable! I just love her and she reminds me of Superman, Christopher Reeve. Do you know why? Well, I’ll tell you. They…

Hopeless Kids

Do you ever feel sad or do you know someone who is sad? I don’t mean the for a few minutes kind of sad. I mean the lots of days or months kind of sad. Kids who are the lots of days or months kind of sad need an adult to help them. Do you…