Category Archives: Diversity

High School Sucks If You Are Different

Today, I heard a young man say, “High school sucks for anyone who is the least bit different.” Speaking from experience with children of all ages who have many differences,  I know that his statement is accurate. I’d like to offer a few suggestions if your child falls into the “least bit different category.” Pay…

Share Your Opinions on BULLY

Spare a minute and give us your opinion. Please. As those of you who are regulars here know, we are all about trying to lower the number of bullying events today and in the future. All children are special and should be regarded as such no matter what differences they might have. We as adults,…

Students in Restraints

What do you know about the fact that some schools actually restrain children with special needs? I you have a special needs child, you need to do some homework and ask some questions. Make sure that you an approachable adult.  That means that you listen to what your kids say and don’t say! There are…

What Kind Of Teacher Are You?

Are you a teacher? If you are a teacher, are you a good teacher, a bad teacher, a fair teacher or a great teacher? Whatever your answer is, why do you think so? Is it something you did or said or something that someone else did or said? How do you feel when you go…

He Said, I Will Be Great!

I just received a call from a mom that melted my heart. Actually, it rocked my very being. When you try to make a difference and find out that you did, it is a feeling that can never be duplicated. No matter how successful you are or or how long you live, moments like this…

Be Great Because You Can – Pass It On!

Accept and embrace differences. Reach for the stars because you can.

Spanks Lesson for Parents

You have probably heard about Sara Blakely. If you haven’t heard about her, you have probably heard about her product which is Spanks! Sara’s success story is one born of failure. Now she is a billionaire who has even been on the cover of Forbes Magazine. This happened because she took the bad that came…