What can possibly be more stressful than learning that your child is being bullied at school? Your natural protective instincts kick in. You want the bully (or bullies) dealt with, now. You’re focused on making it stop before the situation gets any worse. But, what’s… Read More
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Take the reACT 30/30 Kindness Challenge
When I do a presentation at a school, one of the things I share with the students is how to combat bullying with kindness. In fact, kindness is the opposite of bullying. For some students, this is exciting news. Most kids already know how to… Read More
5 Critical Steps to Schoolwide Bullying Prevention
Parents and educators alike are concerned with the prevalence of bullying in schools, and with good reason. More than 70% of students – and an equal number of educators – have witnessed bullying, and up to 28% of students report being bullied. The climate in… Read More
Where Does Bullying Happen?
Recently, I had the pleasure of addressing the faculty and staff of the St. James, Minnesota, school district as part of an in-service staff training event. Standing in front of the entire faculty staff in a charming auditorium, I noticed a raised hand from the… Read More
Your Bully Prevention Checklist
Despite its perception as a “rite of passage” for school-aged children, bullying is actually a significant threat to student safety and well-being. Students who are bullied are at an increased risk for lower academic achievement, depression, anxiety, and sleep difficulties. Students who bully are at… Read More
Do Guest Speakers Work?
You’re seriously considering kicking off your schoolwide initiative, school year, or second semester by inviting a guest speaker to your school. The speaker or organization’s website looks great, the video clips are engaging, and there are even solid references. But will your school see benefits after… Read More