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“To err is human; to forgive, divine.” – Alexander Pope With each New Year, my resolutions are usually focused on trying something new or on some type of character-building quest. One of my resolutions for 2012 was to learn more about the act of “forgiveness” as I am challenged. It isn’t easy for me to [...]
When I was a kid, I would excitedly wait for that one special week when all the beloved Christmas shows would air. We did not have DVDs or videos of any form for that matter. We had to wait until it aired live on television. However, when Rudolph aired, I would feel very sad for [...]
When I was just a wee safety guy, I was picked on my fair share—apparently, wearing a Batman outfit and constantly warning other fourth-graders to be careful on the jungle-gym is grounds for some pretty epic bullying. But back then I didn’t have any celebs on YouTube telling me it was going to get better; I had [...]
Dr. Williams, we’re so worried about Sally!” Sally’s Story “I don’t sleep at night and I’m nauseous every morning.” Sally continues, “My ponytail must be perfect, so I do it over and over…I change clothes six times to make sure my outfit is just right! I’m a wreck on the way to school. If I [...]
Should we teach children to use physical force to fight bullies when comebacks have failed? Would you be okay with your child using physical force if he needed to protect himself from harm? Are you aware that fighting back does not always stop bullies? What will you do if the school suspends your child for [...]
Knowing that Mitchell’s aunt is crying because she cannot believe he has already been gone a year, tears me up inside. He didn’t die in an accident, he didn’t die of cancer or some other childhood disease. Mitchel, at only 11 years old, was bullied to death. I know that sounds extreme, but it is [...]
I just had the opportunity to read a wonderful book, titled by D.S. Walker. This book tells the story of a girl named Mia, and her family’s journey to love and acceptance through her special needs journey. As I continued to read this book, the story got so good I just could not put it [...]
Yes, they injure our special needs children! Yes, they hurt others too! Yes, I know the world abhors bullies, but should we? What if we offered them compassion instead? What if we worked with them to help them develop empathy for others while we work with those they hurt to help them overcome bullying? You [...]
In today’s techno age, general safety extends to internet. Cybersafety is an important component to National Safety Month, especially with children with challenges who may struggle with offline social skills. I could not imagine my two older boys without an active Facebook profile or their cell phones in hand texting their friends feverishly. I think [...]
Has your child been hurt by others’ words? Did someone say something about her choice of clothes or about her ability to answer the teacher’s questions? Has she been left out or excluded from some outing or event her “friends” attended? Do others accuse her of overreacting? Just because people have always been mean to [...]
