How to Respond to Verbal Bullying
Verbal bullying is an all too common event that children face both in and out of school. This situation happens most commonly in school but it can also happen outside of school hours at sports […]
Bullying and depression
Bullying and depression often go hand in hand for both the victims as well as the bullies. People who experience cyber bullying are at an even greater risk of developing clinical depression. Fortunately, there are […]
What is Bystander Mobilization?
Bullying and harassment among children and teens have become a hot-button issue in contemporary society as a rash of suicides have swept the country. The victims may feel like they have nowhere to turn and […]
Helping Kids With ADHD Succeed In School
A child with ADHD doesn’t need to have difficulty in school. Here are five ways parents can help a child with ADHD succeed in school: Create a routine for the child Children with ADHD […]
Addressing Bullying In Youth Sports
Bullying has been brought to national attention due to several high-profile tragedies. Bullying in youth sports has been part of the game for decades. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be so. There are many ways […]
Stop Bullying in 10 Steps
The following 10 steps can play a role in reducing or even eliminating bulling altogether for your child. Never Ignore Bullying Never brush off behavior as kids playing or as something harmless. Any type of […]
Does Criminalizing Bullying Reduce Reporting?
More and more communities are enacting harsh criminal penalties for bullying offenses. Youth advocates are concerned that criminalizing these acts will further reduce reporting of bullying incidences. Lack of reporting prevents healthier and more proactive […]
Understanding the different types of bullies
Just like the many different types of bullying, there are different types of bullies. Each has their own reasons for bullying and the approach that they take to belittle, intimidate or harass their targets. Today […]
Tips for developing social skills for your child
As kids grow and start interacting with friends and family, they begin developing social skills by learning scripts for how they should behave in certain situations. But for children with learning disabilities, this can be […]
Confidence and Martial Arts
When you are helping your children choose their extracurricular activities, chances are you want to help them pick a pastime that will benefit them in the long run. Team sports, social clubs, and activities involving […]