I’m not proud of the fact that that my children were never given any guidance when I put them in front of the computer. Who knows what sites they’ve seen? And I never discussed mobile phone etiquette so if they…
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“Be nice to the new kid.” “Don’t be mean to kids when you’re online.” “It doesn’t matter what the other kids are doing, never do or say anything to make someone feel bad.” “If kids are saying things you don’t…
A New Low..Boy with CP Being Tormented by Classmates… I usually try to stay upbeat but this story has me reeling with anger. How can this happen? A 15-year old boy with cerebral palsy being emotionally humiliated and physically abused…
Can we discuss one of the most insidious of all bullying tactics? Not giving eye contact. Yep. If you’ve ever been on the receiving end, you know what I mean. It’s a message that you’re not worthy. And when done…
My son, Peter, coaches the “mighty” Jelly Beans, an adorable assortment of 4-year old boys and girls who are learning a team sport for the first time. It dawned on me as I watched them enthusiastically make goals for the…
I was talking to a young girl, now in 8th grade, about how hard the transition was for her when she moved schools two years ago. It was tough. The girls were not as inclusive as they should have been…
Today a friend of mine is in the odd position of confronting a 9 year-old bully in the making. Yikes. It’s a tricky situation. She’s related (by marriage). The only positive for her is that she’s not blood. My friend…
Many bullying experts believe that empowering bystanders to step in is the key to improving bullying situations. This makes great sense but it’s still very complicated and not a “one size fits all” or “one size fits all ages” answer….
In June, The American Academy of Pediatrics officially named bullying a health risk. Do you agree that bullying should be considered a health risk? Why or why not? Join the national conversation. Click “Bullying: Bad For Your Health?” under Blog…
It’s the “New Neighborhood Watch.” In opening remarks at a recent UN symposium on Cyber Hate, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said, “The Internet has brought tremendous good but there are a few dark alleys.” Many smart people are out there…