This post is dedicated to all of the grandparents out there who don’t know what to do or how to help their grandchildren. Even more specific, this post is dedicated to elderly people who feel alone and who are the targets of bullying. Please read the email that I just received. After you read it,…
Today’s post is about a different kind of bullying. It’s about adult bullying. Adults need to understand that what motivates people to act a certain way isn’t always easily identifiable. Just like with kids, adult bullies pick on people they believe to be weak or sensitive or vulnerable in some way. Adult bullying can be…
Bullies Come in All Shapes and Sizes When many people think of bullies, they have a picture in their minds that is of a tough looking kid and so often, that can’t be farther from the truth. Bullies come in all shapes and sizes, in all ethnicities, in all sexes and in all ages. You…
November is Rugby’s NCLA Month A.K.A. No Child Left Alone Month! The purpose of this site is to share the message that people, especially kids should take pride in their differences and their accomplishments. Our goal is to help all kids feel safe and connected to people who care and will be there for them….
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…
There is a new children’s book out called Maggie Goes On A Diet by Paul Kramer. I am so upset because this book sends such a wrong message to young children and especially young girls. While one of the messages is that kids should eat healthy foods and exercise, the stronger message is that overweight…
Today’s post is a bit of an addendum to my last post. The person who wrote the email was a parent, thus the reason why I mentioned the importance of what kids are taught at home. Since I only quoted a couple of sentences, I understand how some of you have questioned my directing the…
In my 33 years of professional and civic service, I seldom encounter quality materials that address the unique emotional and psychological needs of disabled and handicapped youngsters, including those who are the targets of the potentially scarring experience of bullying. |
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| --Dr. Philip J. Shapiro Ormond Beach, Florida |
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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:
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