…interventions that have been launched to curb bullying have come up short. Nothing seems to work long-term, yet the costs continue to mount. The bully continues to baffle us. With…
…rearview mirror to smile, somewhat nervously. They weren’t sure how to react as they watched Mommy’s emotions come out on the rainy drive to school. Stop crying, I told myself….
…lack of patience and grace, lack of perspective, lack of appreciation of the complexity of issues, lack of regard for fellow human beings. What is missing, in short, is true…
…and Play: is this the answer for us all? When we wish each other a Happy New Year, where do we think their happiness will come from – less sorrow…
…literally and figuratively. Inspired by The Dot (another Peter Reynold’s book), I created dot stickers to colour my walls. I began to collage my experiences, stretching outside my comfort zone to…
…excitement, when we embraced one last time the tears came for both of us. “I’m feeling.…” she said, referring to her sadness. “That’s okay,” she reassured herself, having come to…
…or not). I found myself envious at times of their ability to enter into free play as I watched from a distance, for it seemed to come so easily to…
…More frustration is added if attempts to fix that problem do not work and that futility is not felt. Then there is the compounding frustration that happens if the release…
…Sir William did not feel safe. His insecurity, his deep-seated alarm, was coming out as needing to take charge of his world. But he couldn’t keep himself safe. And he…
…with their family, they are compelled to find another home to substitute for what they have lost. Many children end up replacing their family with fellow students at school. Unfortunately…