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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
If you are a regular here, you've already met Rugby Jones. He's a dog who was paralyzed and had the will and courage to overcome his situation.
He is now famous in storybook and plush toy. We recently became Twitter friends with Rugby and are helping each other spread his message of hope, courage, and love to young and old alike.
We got this note from Rugby's mistress, Claudia just before the holidays. I wanted to share. It's the smile you have been hoping for today:
