We Were Not Orphans!
A conversation with author and advocate Sherry Matthews on the remarkable story of the Waco State Home for “dependent and neglected” children and the thousands of Texas children who called the institution home during the most vulnerable time of their lives. Both harrowing and heartfelt, the first person stories of these so-called “throw away children” will inspire you to take a stand for the rights of children everywhere. (wewerenotorphans.com)
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Growing Up Global! Raising Children to Be At Home In the World
Are you preparing your children to meet the challenges of the 21 Century global economy? Can they successfully compete and thrive in the emerging global community? Homa Sabet (growingupglobal.net) a mother of three with 20 years’ experience working with governments, businesses, and international organizations in global competitiveness and business development, has created a practical toolbox for families intent on raising global citizens to succeed in our hyper-connected world!
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Taking a Stand for Orphan Children of India
Did you know that there are 25 million orphaned children in India… that is about the size of Texas! What can an individual possibly do to make a difference in the lives of these vulnerable children living in extreme poverty? Caroline Bordeaux, the founder of the Miracle Foundation (miraclefoundation.org), and Shelly Seale, the author of The Weight of Silence: Invisible Children of India (shelleyseale.com) believe that inspired, dedicated individuals can be the difference between life and death for these children. They both felt a “calling” to work with the orphans of India and the strange alchemy of it all: it is an unexpected life of joy and sense of satisfaction!
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Trevor Romain (Helping Children Release Their Inner Monkeys)
Trevor Romain (www.trevorromain.com) sees himself as Monty Python meets Dr. Seuss at Jerry Seinfeld’s house in Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. Born in South Africa, Trevor was challenged by dyslexia as a child and attended special education classes until he reached the fourth grade. At age 18, he was called for two years’ mandatory service in the South African Army where an emotional experience with a severely injured child cemented Romain’s desire to work with children and help them deal with difficult life situations. As an award-winning author and illustrator of a series of self-help books for children, Trevor animated DVD series with a cast of animated friends using humorous adventures based on his books to teach real life lessons for kids. Trevor’s series of self-help books has sold more than a million copies worldwide and have been published in 18 different languages..
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