November 07, 2020

Quote of the Week

"Learning to stand in somebody else's shoes, to see through their eyes, that's how peace begins."- Barack Obama

16 Little Boys Come Up With Sweet Plan To Support Best Friend With Alopecia.

"When you’re in third grade, the last thing you want is to stand out because of how you look.

Luke Nelson learned this lesson the hard way when he lost all of his hair. In November of last year, Luke was diagnosed with alopecia, an autoimmune disorder that causes your hair to fall out. By Christmas, he’d gone completely bald. Luke became distraught when he thought about what his friends would say when they saw him.

What Luke didn’t expect, though, was that instead of making fun of him, his friends and classmates at school did something incredible to let their peer know that his looks don’t matter to them. Sixteen of Luke’s buddies got together with their parents and took a little trip to the barbershop." [read more]

Reading Corner

Title: I Walk with Vanessa: A Story About a Simple Act of Kindness
By: Kerascoët
Ages: 4-8

"This simple yet powerful picture book--tells the story of one girl who inspires a community to stand up to bullying. Inspired by real events, I Walk with Vanessa explores the feelings of helplessness and anger that arise in the wake of seeing a classmate treated badly, and shows how a single act of kindness can lead to an entire community joining in to help. By choosing only pictures to tell their story, the creators underscore the idea that someone can be an ally without having to say a word. With themes of acceptance, kindness, and strength in numbers, this timeless and profound feel-good story will resonate with readers young and old." - Publishers

Be the Change

Reflect on all the moments when you, as a parent have shown up for someone you knew or loved. Share those stories with your children as they learn to know you and the world through a lens of empathy and care.