“I can’t express how cool it is, especially in these economic times, to have students initiate this, and to understand, “Let’s be part of the solution,” Karen says. “It’s a testament to the kind of kids who work with KidSpirit.”
“We are making changes, but resistance is still there. We aren’t just changing laws…we’re changing a culture.”
“It changed my life – the harsh conditions there, the things we take for granted here. Now I look past the little things and see the bigger picture, see the people.”
Paying attention to both strengths and weaknesses in a relationship can have great pay offs for the whole family.
Celia gazes out the arched window of the Women’s Building as a breeze catches red and yellow leaves swirling against a vivid blue fall sky. “I see things differently now, Even simple fall colors mean more,” says the courageous survivor of breast cancer.
“Start early and take a holistic, positive approach to the challenges kids face.” That’s Brian Flay’s advice for schools, families and communities to raise kids who are healthy, socially, and emotionally.