bullying
6 Acts of Kindness That Will Make Someone's Day
Kindness is not overrated. In fact, a little bit goes a long way. It can be as simple as a giving a stranger a compliment or as elaborate as a home-cooked meal delivered to someone in need, either way it can make someone's day. I'll never forget the time I was struggling with my ...read more
Teaching Older Kids to Be Self Advocates
We often talk to our young children about protecting themselves. We encourage them to be self aware and recognize and report bullying or bad behavior. Sometimes, we forget that big kids--even college incoming college freshman--need this pep talk, too. But the truth is: as ...read more
5 Tips to Help With Anti-Bullying Efforts
October is National Bully Prevention Month. It is a time for us to wear blue in solidarity and to set aside time to really work on strategies and focus on tips to help our children ward off bullies whether it be in school, on the playground, sports field or school bus. We ...read more
A Safer, Quieter School Bus—Why Propane Could Be the Answer
We live four blocks from my son’s elementary school, so I’m happy to say that we get to walk to the drop-off line together every morning. It’s become our own relaxing little ritual, and a calming way to start our day. Of course, when my big boy first learned that he wouldn’t be ...read more
No One Eats Alone
I remember the feeling all too well… It was the first day of sixth grade—a new school, new teachers, new peers. Worst of all: a new lunch table. The unfamiliarity of this large cafeteria threw me off guard. Where was I supposed to sit at 10:40 AM (as if that could actually be ...read more
Taylor Swift Debuts Video on Bullying
Did you know that October is National Bullying Prevention Month? Scholastic and superstar Taylor Swift have joined forces to present an exclusive video featuring a conversation about how reading and writing can help kids “shake off” mean comments and open their world. As parents, ...read more
“Be Good to Each Other” Bullying Prevention Campaign
As millions of students head back to school, CustomInk, the “design online” custom t-shirt company for groups and occasions, released the results of a national survey on teens’ experiences with bullying. The survey finds that bullying is still a major issue among American teens ...read more
Secret Mean Stinks Interview
With back-to-school also comes bullying. In fact, 10% of students report being bullied multiple times every week.* Through the support of Secret Mean Stinks via a P&G grant, leading researchers in peer bullying/victimization at Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center ...read more
Banish Bullying
Middle school was not a happy place for me. I was a reader and a teacher's pet and a little chubby and late to the game of puberty. Add it all up and St. John's Elementary was not the most pleasant experience for me. Things got worse when Patricia (names changed) my closest ...read more
No-Name Calling Week
This week we are honoring No-Name Calling Week, a week of educational and creative activities aimed at ending name-calling of all kinds and supports efforts to eliminate bullying. To honor No-Name Calling Week, R. Bradley Snyder, an expert on the behaviors and preferences of ...read more