We all know the 1939 song. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names. They never let poor Rudolph… Read more “I Am Rudolph Too”
Category: Bullying
The Day My Son Michael Taught 500 Students about Respect
I can’t do it. After 50+ high school and college presentations with my sons Andrew and Michael – without incident, I immediately knew something was wrong. … Read more “The Day My Son Michael Taught 500 Students about Respect”
Forgiveness – Personally Powerful
Upon arriving at Auschwitz, 10-year-old Eva Kor and her twin sister watched their family disappear – never to be seen again. Then Josef Mengele subjected them to… Read more “Forgiveness – Personally Powerful”
Expecting More, “We Showed Them”
Meet Kristin and Donna – two women in their mid-40s. They’re also Special Olympics athletes that compete on my sons’ team. Recently, they reminded a whole lot… Read more “Expecting More, “We Showed Them””
Adults Bullying Kids in Their Care
Surely my 17-year-old son was mistaken. To retrieve his book bag after school one day, I had to see the principal – and pay $5.00. Off to… Read more “Adults Bullying Kids in Their Care”
Be Kind: The Friendless Child
Friends. Buddies. Acquaintances. Every child, teen and young adult – not just the most popular – need someone who notices them. Who is kind. And who then… Read more “Be Kind: The Friendless Child”
When Bullying Goes Undetected
Imagine going to school every day and being preoccupied. Another unpleasant incident is sure unfold – perhaps when least expected. You’re on edge. You struggle to pay… Read more “When Bullying Goes Undetected”