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Our Newest Heroes: Tyrell Clay and Those Who Modeled Kindness

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We salute heroes. We share stories about people who do something that many people wouldn’t or couldn’t do. Our heroes make a difference for someone or for many and they come from every walk of life and every age. Our newest hero is a student at Miller High School in Corpus Christi, Texas. His name…

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Just an Innocent and Loving Child: Adalia Rose

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Our newest hero is Adalia Rose Williams. She is a bright, funny, talented, loving and courageous little girl. Her life would be perfect except that one thing makes a perfect life out of reach for her. Amelia suffers from a premature aging condition called Progeria. The condition is called Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome and it occurs…

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The Video that Shouldn’t Have Streamed

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Do your kids have cell phones? Do you monitor them? Sure. You might check contacts and texts. You probably watch the time used per each billing period. Do you check anything else? Parents, we must be honest with ourselves and we must face facts if we are to lower the numbers of bullying events. Do…

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Be A Diamond!

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Thought for the day: Life is a grindstone. It can grind you down or polish you. It all depends on you!  

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Rules Kids Should Live By

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Take pride in who you are. Stand with your shoulders back and your head held high. Tell the truth. Be loyal. Find an adult who you trust. Remember that being different is okay. Always do the best you can do even if others can do things better. Failing can be a good thing if you…

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National Anti-Bullying Month and Jennifer Livingston

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October is National Anti-Bullying Month and we need to remember that bullies aren’t just kids. In fact they can be adults who are teaching their kids to be bullies by their own actions! The good thing is that when something bad happens, lots of good can happen too. We have a new hero and her…

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Guess What? I’m Back!

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GUESS WHAT? My blog has a brand new look but I am still the old me! I am so excited about the renovations here because I want to make it easier for you to figure out all of the things that I already know. I want you to be able to see what needs to…

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Whitney Kropp Is A Hero for Bullied Kids

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Whitney Kropp was voted homecoming queen this year. You might think that she would have been happy about it but she wasn’t. The reason why she wasn’t happy was that it was a prank. Kids were making fun of her. Whitney is quoted as saying, “I felt like ‘piece of trash.” As is often the…

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Abuse and Uniforms: Don’t Assume

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In the news today is a story about a man who has been accused of child pornography. Sadly, he has been involved with the Boy Scouts of America. Parents, I can’t emphasize enough the fact that you must be prudent in making sure that your children are not vulnerable to predators. Think about it this…

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Bullying – This Time It WAS Your Child

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  Which scenario is worse? The phone rings and you answer. You have a feeling and it isn’t a good feeling. As you listen, your heart is in your mouth. You hear the principal at your children’s school saying that he has bad news. Your heart skips a beat and you feel dizzy. “What is…

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Anderson Cooper Is The Man!

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As most of you know, we have heroes here. We share their stories with you because in different ways, they embrace their differences and that is what it is all about. The hero that is our pick for the day and probably the year has done something courageous and worth praise…big time! This hero is…

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Attacked by A Random Act of Violence

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Never would I think that I would writing a post about bullies attacking someone I know and love but I am writing a post pertaining to exactly that now. I will call him John. Friday evening, John was attacked by 4 young men…using the description loosely. He was with his childhood friend, celebrating his friend’s…

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High School Sucks If You Are Different

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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…

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Share Your Opinions on BULLY

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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,…

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Bullying: An Old Woman’s Plea

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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,…

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Allergies: What’s The Dif Between Bullies & Jif?

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Children with peanut allergies can die if they come in contact with peanuts. Children with bullying allergies can die if they come in contact with bullies.             Remember: If you look away, bullies stay. Don’t even try if you start with a lie. Don’t pretend – apprehend! If your child…

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