photo: Jen's Art & Soul cc |
Kids Helping Kids
Every kid can be a hero.
Monday, September 1, 2014
Tri Your Best
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Second Time Around
(photo: Sinead Friel cc) |
Monday, April 28, 2014
Walk This Way
photo: Kate Ter Haar cc |
If I could wave a magic wand, I would transfer at least part the Autism Walk funds to the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, which actually provides grants to families -- in some cases through Joey's Fund, honoring a beautiful little girl killed in the 2012 Newtown tragedy -- for medical bills; advocacy-related legal fees; therapies; mainstream activities like art, music and horseback riding that can be extremely beneficial for autistic children and teens; and other expenses that challenge middle- and especially lower-income families.
While it may be too late this year, what about encouraging our fired-up kids next year to organize a smaller but more helpful (to real-live people with autism) walk or other event benefitting the Flutie Foundation? Alternatives to Autism Speaks can be frustratingly hard to find, but this organization -- at least as of spring 2014 -- seems to fit the bill.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Caring & Crafty
photo: hellolapomme cc |
Monday, January 13, 2014
True Blues
Blue Monday may be a myth, but in most places, January is doubtless one of the most brutal months weather-wise. The post-holiday comedown can be tough, too. Overall, not an easy time for teens struggling with depression.
Of course there's no substitute for a solid treatment plan for those with a clinical level of depression, but this video from the advocacy group Erika's Lighthouse offers an authentic-feeling collage of empathy and support from peers. Debunking the myth that only "the dark kid in the corner" is depressed, they mix facts with personal perspectives to help other depressed teens feel less alone.
Of course there's no substitute for a solid treatment plan for those with a clinical level of depression, but this video from the advocacy group Erika's Lighthouse offers an authentic-feeling collage of empathy and support from peers. Debunking the myth that only "the dark kid in the corner" is depressed, they mix facts with personal perspectives to help other depressed teens feel less alone.
Labels:
depression,
health,
mental health,
peer mentoring,
special needs
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Stuttering Support
cc photo: Kate Ter Haar |
Monday, November 11, 2013
Roll Models
photo: Oli Oldham cc |
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