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Rainbow Rabbit: Inspiring Empathy and Acceptance in Children
Rainbow Rabbit is a cute, cuddly, fictional character, whose story of empathy, acceptance and overcoming odds has won him widespread admiration and affection of children and adults all across the globe. The book, written by my grandfather, has empowered children, adults and educators across the country (and beyond) to stay true to themselves and embrace their uniqueness, despite many obstacles that can remain in our path. The book has also launched a popular school program available from grades Pre-K through Third Grade.
Feeling Like The Third Wheel? Coping Strategies for Stepmoms
When I first became a stepmom, I thought I had at least a vague idea of what I was getting into. Sure, I didn’t have kids of my own, but how hard could this be? I was always great with kids and I was so head over heels with my husband that I was happy…
Nice Things You Say That Really Annoy Me
When we have our babies, it is natural to transform into mama bear, stopping at nothing to defend and protect. For the mama who has a child facing additional challenges, this instinct goes into overdrive.
Overcoming Bullying: Five Things I Learned From My Son with Cleft
A new report about bullying was released this week that really hit home for me. It notes that children with disabilities are more likely to be bullied, and I’ve found this to be nothing short of the truth for my son who was born with a severe cleft lip and cleft palate. From the moment…
The Autism Vaccination Debate
The Autism Vaccination Debate I have discussed my views before about vaccines and autism. I do not believe vaccines cause autism. Study after study has dis-proved any link between vaccinations and autism. Additionally, I also believe that not vaccinating your child(ren) will have very dangerous consequences for the health of the general public of our…