The Blog
Untangling one string at a time, one topic at a time.
Bullying Prevention Month: The Power of Support
I’m excited. I get to tag along to the movies with two teenagers who are babysitting. The Tivoli Theater is old, the floors are sticky
Bullying Prevention: Learning From Each Other
Photo by Mary Taylor A good friend reached out with this story and perhaps you can relate. There was only a week left for school
A Message for Mother’s Day
As you know, I’m one of your biggest fans. I see what you do as moms. You’re raising superheroes: kids with the power of compassion,
Military Family Month: How We Can All Honor Families That Serve
I’ve had the privilege of speaking with so many wonderful parents around the country and have learned so much about the joys and challenges of
One Trusted Adult
The top piece of advice that bullying prevention experts give kids is tell a trusted adult. It’s the #1 tip. Great advice but only if
Be Nice to the New Kid Month!
Whether school started today or within the next month, my hope is that it starts off with joy and on the right foot. That is
Teaching Bravery
Seven year-old Lucy was on her virtual classroom “meet.” The substitute teacher was trying to get to know each first grader through an ice breaker
Magic Moments
The minute I heard it, I thought “Why didn’t I think of that?” It was just the other day during an amazing discussion hosted by
Yay! Back in School…But Is Bullying Back, Too?
After months of being home, some kids are slowly cycling back into “in-person” school. Happy day. For some. For others, the anxiety begins because being
