August 20, 2012

Back to school shouldn't mean back to bullying

Back-to-school time is fast approaching once again. For some kids, this is the scariest time of year, for younger ones it's their first experience going to school, and they may not know what to expect. Whether you are a student, a parent, or a teacher, you can get help dealing with bullying at you school right here. The following list is based on advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

August 18, 2012

Has our society become a reality show?

Today's world is a very different place for kids than it was decades ago. This is true of every generation, but I believe the changes that naturally occur in society have accelerated and intensified today. The advent of the digital age, with its high speed, non-stop communication is unlike any other trend. By its very nature, the changes wrought by the information age have altered society in ways unique to its age.

August 3, 2012

A boy and his dog

RIP Finster 1997(?) - 2012
 
Steven was excited that warm February when day we went to get him a dog. He was five years old and wanted a puppy. I saw an ad for a free one year old dog in need of a good home right away, and decided we should take a look. If the dog wasn't suitable, we could still go get a puppy. Fate was on our side that day.
Finster