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The Cost of Holding On
Over the years, I have heard numerous versions of a charming but insightful story about a child whose hand became stuck inside a priceless vase. All attempts to remove the little hand proved fruitless… more →
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The Cost of Holding On
graycenter wrote 2 weeks ago: Over the years, I have heard numerous versions of a charming but insightful story about a child whos … more →
A Tribute to Teachers
graycenter wrote 3 weeks ago: This is a busy time of year for teachers! After spending weeks getting ready for a new school year, … more →
A Story of Renewal and Hope
graycenter wrote 4 weeks ago: A dark-haired woman appears at the door, hesitates a moment, and then enters the small office. With … more →
Preparing to Fly
graycenter wrote 1 month ago: When I was a child, my house had a front light post that closely resembled a bird cage. Apparently t … more →
Showing Respect at School
graycenter wrote 1 month ago: Much of an ordinary school day, in addition to focusing on specific academics such as math, science, … more →
Restoring Balance in Relationships
graycenter wrote 2 months ago: In past issues of the SUN News, I have described the importance of social understanding. I trust tha … more →
Social Stories
graycenter wrote 2 months ago: Later this week, I will be in Arlington, Texas to conduct a staff training at the Arlington Intermed … more →
O-B-E-Y
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graycenter wrote 2 months ago: If you are married, did you promise in your wedding vow to obey your spouse? Or did you find a cleve … more →
Appreciating Individuals with ASD
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graycenter wrote 6 months ago: One of my favorite aspects of working for The Gray Center has been meeting people with a diagnosis o … more →
Foot in Mouth Syndrome
graycenter wrote 6 months ago: Last week I wrote an article about our tendency to view others’ actions as “inappropriat … more →
Appropriate Behavior
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graycenter wrote 6 months ago: Are you often appalled by the “inappropriate behavior” that you witness in school, at ho … more →
Courage
graycenter wrote 7 months ago: I read an article recently which suggested that of all the positive character traits we may possess, … more →
Social Coaching: Setting Others Up for Success
graycenter wrote 7 months ago: Daily, we are faced with a multitude of social dilemmas. Should we tell the truth about another pers … more →
What's in YOUR Toolbox?
graycenter wrote 7 months ago: A popular TV commercial questioning, “What’s in YOUR wallet?” has attempted to con … more →
Connecting with Youth
graycenter wrote 7 months ago: In January, I volunteered for a day at the Worship Symposium sponsored by the Calvin Institute of Ch … more →
Structural Integrity
graycenter wrote 7 months ago: I recently saw a television advertisement for a financial advisor. In it, two engineers are walking … more →
Social Myopia
graycenter wrote 8 months ago: I was diagnosed with myopia when I was in fifth grade. That means that until I received my prescript … more →
Autism and Worship
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graycenter wrote 8 months ago: Many schools are making efforts to educate their teachers, staff, and students about autism spectrum … more →
Working Toward Success
graycenter wrote 8 months ago: In last week’s SUN News article, I described a common problem of expecting success to arrive w … more →
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