Bullying
The Parent Bully Dilemma
We all know that bullying is wrong, that it creates low self-esteem, and issues like depression and anxiety, and has led to high suicide rates among teenagers. But what happens when the bully is a parent? Believe it or not, this is not out of the ordinary, and unfortunately these people raise new generations of…
Read MoreIneffective and Bully Teachers Need to be Fired
Those of you who know me or read my blog regularly know how strongly I feel about two issues that effect all of our lives and our communities: bullying and education. I have championed many causes over the years and fought battles in the name of making public education better and raising awareness about bullying…
Read MoreHow to Help Kids: “Be the Change”
I had the privilege yesterday to participate in a life-altering program that was not only the most humbling experience, but one which I truly believe every child should be able to experience. Challenge Day is a program that travels to high schools and middle schools around the country, with the goal of teaching our children…
Read MoreHelp Prevent School Bullying on October 8 (and Have Fun Too!)
Bullying is one of the worst and most relevant things children today must deal with. It is something that we as a society need to tackle, and it will not go away unless we all work together to help educate our children. If you have always wondered how you can help, or what you can…
Read MoreWhat Are YOU Doing About Bullying?
Fact: ONE IN FOUR STUDENTS ARE BULLIED. Those who know me know that bullying is an issue close to my heart. I was bullied in middle and high school, and one of my children has been bullied. Watching my child go through that was not only upsetting to me, but it made me angry in…
Read MoreIs Respect Disappearing?
(The following article was featured as a guest commentary in the San Diego Coast News) What has happened to good, old-fashioned respect? There are signs everywhere that it may be disappearing, but we need to bring it back or risk living in a world where no one cares and nothing is accomplished. As the parent…
Read MoreSchool Bullying Shows No Signs of Disappearing
I was dismayed this morning in reading an article in the San Diego Union Tribune on school bullying. Not only did it state that bullying has gone down statistically in schools since the tragic Columbine High School shooting, but it attributed this decline to the way schools appear to be handling bullying. Although I do…
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