Monthly Archives: June 2011

Bullied Kids: Not Fat and Happy

The current statistics show that 1 in 3 kids are overweight or obese. In and of its self, that is a scary thought for health reasons. There are three times as many kids and teens who are overweight now compared to 1963. If your child is in this category, you need to do something immediately….

Our Twitter Friend Doug and His Courageous Story

Those of you who are regulars here know that Twitter and now Twylah are important ways that we share our message about overcoming adversity. We have some really special friends on Twitter and some have been friends for quite a long time. One of those special friends is Doug. Doug commented on yesterday’s post and…

Dif-Ability not Disability

So many schools have connected with me because of how much their students have responded to The “Tail” of Rugby Jones: A Rascal’s Journey from Disability to Ability. This past week was an added pleasure for me. What a joy it was to speak at the 12th and Marion School in Reading, Pennsylvania this past…

Your Attitude? Fair Game or Fair Play?

Life can still be simple if everyone plays by the rules. Take the playground rules that applied to everyone years ago. That was in a time that was not directed by the internet. These “old fashioned” rules are still important for all kids and adults to follow because they work. They work in life. They…