The Blog
Untangling one string at a time, one topic at a time.
Basic Lessons from Phoebe Prince Case and other Bullying Tragedies
The name of this blog is Tangled Ball because bullying is a tangled mess. EVERY incident is caused by multiple factors: the personalities of the
Jessica Alba Gives Hope to Kids Who are Bullied
According to an interview for The Ticket, an entertainment blog, Jessica Alba was bullied badly as a child. If the bullies were trying to destroy
Bullying: A Survey and Video For Everyone
1. When I get up in the morning and get ready to go to school, I hope that I: A. Will feel anxious B. Will
Confidence Lesson from Jessica
Thanks to the Parent Dish blog for sharing this video. It’s a great post and well worth your time, including the interview with Jessica who
Bullying: Emotional Gymnastics
Is that a real term? If not, it should be. It’s what happens when others make you second guess yourself. It’s a form of bullying.
Can Bullying Survive In the Presence of Empathy and Kindness?
Is empathy teachable? Is happiness contagious? Two articles: USA Weekend and Time Magazine say yes to both. That’s good news. It means hope for overwhelmed
Too Busy To Bully. Too Busy Singing.
P.S. 22 elementary school kids in Staten Island don’t look like they have time to bully. They look like they’re too busy having fun and
Moms Who Care About Other People’s Children, Too
What’s the secret weapon in the fight against bullying in schools? Good anti-bullying programs are important, training is key, school leadership is critical, but they’re
Parents and Bystanders Seem To Be The Key
To change the culture of an elementary and/or middle school, the message has to begin with parents. A recent study confirms that a school climate