My husband and I went swimming yesterday and as I was labouring up down the pool (not a pretty sight I can tell you!). x There were a group of people that came in the pool, brought in by a carer. I could tell they each had disabilities/issues of some kind. One of the young…
When one of your children, (student or biological) is hysterical because they’ve just had an accident or some sort of perceived trauma, what’s your first challenge? You need to understand what has happened, so you can soothe them. This of course is impossible if the child is blabbering and sobbing incomprehensibly. Your naturally wise self…
In 2015 Pembroke Primary School embarked on a multidisciplinary journey, where students were encouraged to work with peers, teachers and local experts to solve real-world problems. The students discussed issues such as animal welfare, health and homelessness. It was the idea of homelessness that really struck an emotional cord with the students. Their overwhelming gratitude…
To the lovely lady behind me at the register at Woolworths in Seville (Victoria, Australia) just now, I cannot thank you enough for paying for the ice cream and topping that I was buying as a treat for my children.
While shopping just prior to Christmas, on a colder, windy day, I encountered a gray-haired gentleman asking for help. I was preparing to open the trunk to place bags in when he approached. He said, I’m not meaning to pressure or frighten you in any way, just wondering if I could assist you with your…
INSIDE: Nails in the Fence is a powerful short story about anger and its lasting impact. Perfect for SEL, it teaches emotional regulation, empathy, and the value of repairing harm, giving teachers a relatable tool for self-reflection and to guide kinder choices. The Nails in the Fence story is a powerful short SEL lesson for…
I call myself The Happiness Ninja. I dress in a Ninja costume and hit the streets conducting random acts of kindness!
I was at the 99 cent store yesterday (which is rare). I also happened to have cash (also rare — I usually just pay with my card). The woman in front of me had a full cart. She offered to let the boys and I go ahead of her as we only had a few…
Me and my sister were raised to always help the people in need. We went to lunch one day and ate in the car. We saw a man across the street taking his shoes off from having blisters on his feet. He was watching us eat and we both began to cry, feeling so bad…
My friends and I have been helping a homeless gentleman and his dog for about a year and a half now. The police have made it more and more difficult to find them – with threats of arrest for panhandling whenever they spot him. Still we are always checking the spots we know he goes…
My son Ben, is 13 years old. He is raising money for a trip his class are taking to NYC. He’s doing odd jobs, collecting cans and bottles from family and friends, raking leaves, shoveling snow and other odd jobs. Basically, anything that will help with his trip costs ($3,000). Since we want him to…
I had a conversation with a woman that I didn’t know on December 20, 2015 at our local Dollar General. We spoke of Christmas and the “cute platter’ she was purchasing. The woman left and later returned with the “cute platter” filled with a variety of baked goodies and said Merry Christmas to you and…