Humble Heroes

di Dr John Irvine

Diari personali

Natasha: A lesson in the dangers of normal

Natasha gets all upset because her baby’s bowel motions may not be normal

Sandy: A lesson in uncommon sense

Sandy takes me to task about deadbeat dads and how to avoid being the victim

Steve Biddulph: A lesson in the importance of dads

Colleague and friend Steve Biddulph calls on dads to step up

M & M: A lesson in leadership

A lesson in the powerful role dedicated teachers can play in kids’ lives

Joy: A lesson in sharing

Joy’s incredible leadership and positivity turns a family around

Klepto Chris: A lesson in karma

Chris couldn’t stop stealing – he grew out of it and is now a fireman with a mechanic’s trade behind him – now he’s lost… his 5 year old is stealing and grandparents show little sympathy

Foster families: A lesson in unconditional love

A wonderful letter from a long term foster mum gives me the chance to salute all the humble heroes fostering our future

Belinda and Lisa: A lesson in making the best of what we’ve got while we’ve got

Belinda was only young when she dies but the legacy she left behind staggered both kids and her teacher

Nathan: A lesson in acceptance

Nathan was a very effeminate kid and his football father was really struggling with Nathan’s dolls - but with love on both sides things work out, Nathan has his own hair salon, funded by dad and they’re now the best of mates

Frantic families: A lesson in slowing down

Steve was well and truly in the fast lane until a heart attack stopped him in his tracks and he tried 180 degree turn about

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