Can Bullying Start In First Grade?
This is the best time of the year for any child. We are nearing the end of the school year. As most parents know, the end of the school year is an awesome time for children. The workload of reading...
View ArticleHow to “Bully Proof” Your Child
This article presents an overview of schoolyard bullying and what parents can do do bully proof their child. Prevalence of Bullying Does the mere mention of bullying at school frighten you? Have you...
View ArticleBandaging the Boo Boos
It is amazing what you can get from seeing the world through the eyes of a child. We are two weeks into the summer holiday. No, I did not make a mistake! We are just two weeks into the holidays. My...
View ArticleKidsEmail.org, A Great Email Service for your children
It is interesting how times have changed from when most of us were young. I remember having a pen pal and snail mail. Over the summer break, I was faced with how quickly my six year old is growing...
View ArticleBullies aren’t Born that Way: What Makes a Bully?
Bullies aren’t Born that Way: What makes a Bully? Bullying is defined by the American Psychological Association as an aggressive behavior that is intended to cause distress or harm, and that involves...
View ArticleCyberbullying: The New Mean Kid on the Block
As if the presence of traditional bullying in our schools and neighborhoods weren’t enough, there’s now a new mean kid on the block. Cyberbullying, also called cyber harassment, includes the use of...
View ArticleThe Role of the Bystander: Innocent or Accomplice?
According to Barbara Coloroso, noted author and keynote speaker on bullying, there are four types of people involved in bullying: the bully, the victim, bystanders who stand by and do nothing, and...
View ArticleAccepting the Behavior Of Your Children
We all want to believe that our children are sweet little angels. We have carried these children for nine months, changed diapers, watched them take their first steps, and bandaged their little...
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