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What to Say to Someone Who Has Lost a Loved One

It is difficult to know the right thing to say to someone who has lost a loved one. You want to comfort them, not make matters worse. Here are some things you should say and some things you shouldnt say at a funeral, wake, or whenever you encounter someone who is grieving.

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Kids With Special Needs Siblings – Do They Get Lost?

This guest post was written by Kathy Chlan from unfilteredmom.com. I have 2 boys – 21 and 18. The oldest, Casey , is my son with special needs. Christian is the other one. I have struggled with the notion that I hope Christian didn’t get lost. Christian was born 8 weeks early and was always on the go. My mom said it was like he was never a kid. He just immediately knew he had …

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Rainbow Rabbit: Inspiring Empathy and Acceptance in Children

Rainbow Rabbit is a cute, cuddly, fictional character, whose story of empathy, acceptance and overcoming odds has won him widespread admiration and affection of children and adults all across the globe. The book, written by my grandfather, has empowered children, adults and educators across the country (and beyond) to stay true to themselves and embrace their uniqueness, despite many obstacles that can remain in our path. The book has also launched a popular school program available from grades Pre-K through Third Grade.