Monthly Archives: October 2011

Gossip Is The Foundation for Bullying

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This is just a little tip that can stop bullying before it starts. Do you have a child who comes home from school and “talks about” or “gossips about” other children or teachers? How do you respond? Do you listen and add your own gossip? Do you ask for more information? OR Do you say…

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Halloween and Special Needs Kids

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I want to share a story with you about a wonderful mom and her special needs daughter named Mary Kate. Mary Kate uses a wheelchair to get around.  As the school and students were getting ready for Halloween and the Halloween Parade, Mary Kate’s mom knew that Mary Kate wanted to be a part of…

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Rocko Knows How To Stand Up To Bullies

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Bullying success depends so very much on the self esteem and attitude of the person… or animal who is being bullied. I can think of no better example than a little dog named “Rocko” who is my neighbor. He is not a large or commanding type of dog. He is beautifully groomed, small, white and…

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November Is Rugby’s No Child Left Alone Month!

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You have all heard about No Child Left Behind but have you heard about No Child Left Alone? Guess what? November is Rugby’s NCLA Month. (No Child Left Alone) Our mission is to improve the possibility that children will feel safe and connected to caring support no matter what their differences are.  It is so apparent that a…

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Bullying Fear? Volunteer!

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Did you know that more than 38% of the children in special education are the targets of bullies? These kids are especially vulnerable to bullying because they can’t defend themselves or fight back. If the children have special needs that are rooted in social deficits, they might not even know they are being bullied, let…

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The Power of Teachers: Imogene Hill Turned Jobs’ Won’t Into Will

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This post is directed to those of you who are teachers. As we all feel the sadness about the death of Steve Jobs, his story can offer all of us so much insight not just about computers and bullying but about learning and teachers. Steve Jobs’ mother said about her son that he didn’t care…

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Steve Jobs Overcame Bullying with the Help of His Parents

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This post may be one of the most important posts I have ever written because it confirms that fact that very special people are often the targets of bullies. All adults and kids need to remember that. I am writing about and in memory of Steve Jobs. Most of us know Steve Jobs as the…

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