As we head into December and the holiday season, we will continue to discuss Zones, friendships, and feelings. An important part of every child's development is understanding differences. All kids can tell you differences that are visually apparent - hair, eye and skin color; tall or short; old or young for example. They also note a person in a wheelchair, or using braces to walk, or a guide dog. It is natural for children to ask questions about any or all of those observable differences, especially when it is something new for them.
What is less apparent to folks is when the differences lie inside us - an invisible condition like diabetes or a food allergy, or the way we learn and how our brains function. We will be discussing these concepts and assuring children that our differences are not really any more significant than the fact we all have a favorite food! We strive for acceptance of one another without judgment.
