Expert Father & Son Share Their Thoughts on Internet Safety Equation
When looking back on 2011 and all the speakers I’ve heard on the issue of bullying and Internet Safety, a couple of them stand out. They happen to be related and were on the same panel at this year’s International Bullying Prevention Association (IBPA) Conference in New Orleans. Father and son duo, Gary and Aidan […]
Accepting Others is the Anti-Bully
Single Dad Laughing blogger Dan Pearce wrote a piece about acceptance titled “Im Christian, Unless You’re Gay.” It’s not really about religion or homosexuality, it’s about acceptance, in general. It’s a powerful blog with powerful messages, which is why I wanted to share his follow up vlog. My immediate takeaway? Make someone’s holiday this year […]
In case you were wondering and according to a study by the Girl Scouts Research Institute, yes, reality shows can make girls more mean. We can put all the bullying prevention campaigns in place that we want, but when teens are surrounded by mean, it’s hard to prevent it. People often say, “What’s the big […]
For Jamey Rodemeyer’s Sake, Listen
It was reported today that the kids that taunted Jamey Rodemeyer, calling him a f—t and telling him that he should kill himself got off with a slap on the wrist. This is a particularly disturbing case because the taunting and brutality didn’t stop after the suicide. Jamey’s sister was taunted even after her brother […]
Thankful for the People Who Step Up: ABC: Anti-Bullying Coalition
Are you ever curious how and why certain people become involved in the bullying prevention issue? Recently, I became aware of a great site and facebook page for ABC: Anti-Bullying Coalition. It’s really inclusive. It made me wonder who started it and why. When I found out the founders, Cari, Candice and Aunt T, are […]
New Study: Teens, Kindness & Cruelty on Social Network Sites
I read about the recent findings from the Pew Research Center study on Cyberbullying and Internet safety — Teens, Kindness & Cruelty on Social Network Sites — but before I could write about it myself, I discovered this article and low and behold, it’s by my cousin-in-law, Warren Raisch, an expert in all things online. […]
Who is Your Be the One Go-To Adult on 11-11-11
One One – One One – One One is a perfect day to talk about the real need for adults to understand the importance of stepping up. It’s also a perfect day to honor the thousands of members of the military who have done — and are doing — just that. Recently, at the International […]
Lessons from Fred, Rodney and Paul on How to Step Up: From Tragedy a Little Hope
One month ago today, 18 year-old Fred Drew died of a gunshot wound to the chest in Florida. According to his family and friends, this crime was the result of Fred stepping up for others: Fred Drew sacrificed his life protecting friends from bullies. Fred was always a loving and happy soul, a protector, not […]
Celebrating My No. 1 Hero on 11-1-11
One One – One – One One. What a fitting day to celebrate my No. 1 hero, Houston Rivero. Houston is 23 today. Why is he my No. 1 hero? Because Houston knows how to love. Although strikingly handsome with a wickedly adorable twinkle in his eye, it hasn’t been easy for Houston. Twenty-three years […]
Listen to Ally: When It Comes to Being Bullied, She Knows What She’s Talking About
Several months ago, my friend, Nancy, and I attended a bullying and cyberbullying panel discussion featuring some of the top names in the field…but the most impressive by far, was an expert sitting in the audience. The most riveting remarks were by a young well-spoken girl by the name of Ally. She began to speak […]
