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
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
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
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
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
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
A scary part of back-to-school is the amount of bullying that is prevalent in our kids' schools.To change the nature of bullying, we are really excited to spread the word about the KIND Campaign. The charity, movement and school assembly program was started by Lauren Paul ...read more
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
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
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
