Justice for Ashley: My Niece’s Teacher Died Too Soon

Posted on March 26, 2008 by drrobyn

The kids all called her “Miss Mac” and loved her greatly.
Hi everyone-
I wanted to share a personal story that was featured in the Washington Post today that has touched my life recently.
My six year old niece, Evie, and her classmates received some devastating news when one of their favorite teaching assistants, Ashley McIntosh, age [...]

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“Too” Tall or “Too” Short; Feeling Different Can Be Tough for Children and Adults

Posted on March 26, 2008 by drrobyn

 
It can be challenging for children to feel like they can fit in, feel confident, and thrive when they feel so different from others. This morning’s (3-26) New York Times featured “The Life of a Tall Girl,” an essay by the exquisite Becky Thomas. This essay talked about the tough mental challenge to [...]

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