“Teaching is the choicest of professions because everybody who is anybody was taught how to be somebody by a teacher.” – Author Unknown

The story was told about Louis Armstrong, who as a small boy was asked by his Aunt, Miss Allie May, to go down to the river and fetch a bucket of water and bring it back. When he went down to the river he saw a pair of eyes looking at him out of the… Read more »

Is it crude to be rude? Yes, you say. Unfortunately, Americans are increasingly seeking to get their way with rude behavior, this according to a recent Wall Street Journal article. You may not have much control over the lame, inappropriate words and actions of adults you encounter at the Mall, in the bank, or walking… Read more »

Without Being Reminded WBR Kid I want to help out; I’m a WBR kid. I do what I’m supposed to do Without Being Reminded. From studying to homework You can trust in me. I always want to do my best. You can count on me, Because I have learned How to be a WBR kid…. Read more »

Hi Gene, How are you? I hope you had a lovely Christmas and are looking forward to the New Year! Thanks for the video on Heavy Freddy. I was curious to meet him and you inspired me once again. I recommend your conference to everyone I talk to about kids. Question: How long would you… Read more »

TWO FRIENDS WERE WALKING THROUGH THE DESERT. DURING SOME POINT OF THE JOURNEY THEY HAD AN ARGUMENT AND ONE FRIEND SLAPPED THE OTHER ONE IN THE FACE. THE ONE WHO GOT SLAPPED WAS HURT, BUT WITHOUT SAYING ANYTHING, WROTE IN THE SAND: TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE. THEY KEPT ON WALKING,… Read more »

“…if I have learned anything from a lifetime of overcoming obstacles, it is that success is the reward of perseverance.” – LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

“When you blame others, you give up your power to change.” – Douglas Noel Adams

Adults who& *Accuse & excuse a child s behavior *Are too restrictive or permissive *Fail to help the child understand their gifts & talents *Fault one child and favor the other *Lack hope, faith, & love *Over indulge in praise & punishment – Gene Bedley

Kids these days. They’re getting more disrespectful, abusive, defiant and prone to tantrums. A few are even getting kicked out of school, getting pulled from the classroom by frustrated parents or being asked to cut back on their classroom hours until they shape up. And they’re only 4. “In the past five years, I’ve seen… Read more »