One of those days. Nothing seems to be going right. One mishap on top of another. Emotionally and physically exhausted. The fuse grows shorter. Desperate for relief.… Read more “Patience. I Have None Left to Give.”
Category: Diplomacy and Change
Fixing the Broken Children Welfare System
When I recently blogged about foster care, hundreds of comments erupted – with insightful and compelling thoughts. I compiled the best, sorted for universal themes, lightly edited… Read more “Fixing the Broken Children Welfare System”
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”
School Inclusion Done Right
Over a dozen semesters, my 24-year-old son Andrew spent considerable time at Butler University. Always a guest. Never a student. Each April he actively participates in Special… Read more “School Inclusion Done Right”
Blame the Parent
When a child is struggling, one technique is quick. It’s easy. It cost no money. Yet it skirts any sense of personal responsibility – while undermining the spirit… Read more “Blame the Parent”