Adopting a kid is, undoubtedly, a serious decision that future parents must be prepared for. But for those who decide to adopt a kid with special needs, this step holds even more responsibility. The parents-to-be need to know so many nuances about bringing up special kids and open up their hearts and minds to help their children grow up surrounded by acceptance and happiness. Here at Bright Side, we want to tell you a story of a super-devoted mom, Katerina, who adopted a girl with Down syndrome and made it her life goal to surround her little daughter with absolute beauty and love.

When the students at Eastlake High School in Colorado Springs, Colo., returned to their school building in January 2021 following the COVID-19 lockdowns, principal Cassandra Berry noticed that they were glued to their phones even more than before. Students texted throughout classes, ignoring teachers. Fights broke out, sparked by nasty missives sent over DMs and posted on social media.  “We had a couple of fights, and unfortunately, one of them was taped by a student in the classroom and posted on social media,” Berry says.

“My Turning Point” podcast host Steve Baltin will celebrate the show’s 100th episode tomorrow (Oct. 12) with a very special guest: Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance. Baltin, a noted music journalist and Variety contributor, launched the podcast with Live X Live and producer Adam Chavez two years ago, and reached out to Way to join in marking the milestone event.

Pluto is the planetary ruler of your sign, but as you were born in the third Decan, or part, of the sign, the Moon also lends you some of its planetary powers. Pluto is the planet of transformation, which explains for your determined will and pursuit of power. Oppositely, the Moon is the planet of sensitivity and directly connects to your aptitude for compassion and emotional intuition. Your unique planetary influences have combined to make you far more caring and self-sacrificing than other Scorpio Decans.

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