Humble Heroes

by Dr John Irvine

Personal Journals

Season 6

Long live Mr Hanky: A lesson in the use of imagination with kids

In this episode, the south Park creation of Mr Hanky is used to great effect to solve Karl’s problems in going to the toilet

Lisa: A lesson in hanging in there

Lisa is suffering from a different form of PTSD – Post Teen Stress Disorder and is still living proof that if you hang in there, love wins through

Elizabeth: A lesson in working with kids with severe disabilities

In this episode Elizabeth shows so much compassion and love for children with a severe disability, I end up marrying her

Season 5

Kirilee: A lesson that reminds us to enjoy the moment

Kirilee: A lesson that reminds us to enjoy the moment- Kirilee shares the poem called “Slow Dance” by David Weatherspoon to remind us all that we must enjoy w2ho and what we’ve got while we can

Step dad steps up: A lesson in putting in hard yards for those you love

Step dad steps up: A lesson in putting in hard yards for those you love- Step dad Alan takes on Trixie after a two year court battle to protect the bond he has with Peter

Disenfranchised dad: A lesson in learning that good outcomes often take time

Disenfranchised dad: A lesson in learning that good outcomes often take time- Kim reluctantly accepts my advice not to involve his kids in his battle for access and to give it time for pain to pass

Jimmy Coroneos: A lesson in the influence of a passionate teacher

Jimmy Coroneos: A lesson in the influence of a passionate teacher- A listener writes in about the imp-act one teacher had on the lives of so many kids he taught.

Noel’s story: A lesson on the importance of risk taking

Noel’s story: A lesson on the importance of risk taking- Noel was a gifted pianist and a great entertainer who taught me so much about having a go and chancing my arm.

A dog’s revenge: A lesson that dogs do have feelings too!

A dog’s revenge: A lesson that dogs do have feelings too!- Border collie Cassie struggles to cope with hyperactive Amy

Frank's Fury: A lesson in clever substitution

Frank shows us an ingenious way to turn a negative to a positive

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