Have you ever been frozen in place, unable to take action as a bystander of bullying? You want to speak up for what’s right, but you just don’t quite know what to do. It’s a helpless feeling. As I’ve presented reACT to Bullying to over… Read More
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4 Traits of Effective Bully Prevention
As a bully prevention speaker, I’ve talked with schools and students from kindergarten all the way through high school. That’s a wide range of ages and developmental stages, and yet, I’ve found that bullying exists at every level. When I speak to a school assembly,… Read More
Bully/Victim… Victim/Bully?
“Hey, bullying guy.” I was about to push the exit door on my way out of an inner-city high school. A 6′ 4” man-child towered over me. We were the only two people standing in the long, brightly lit hallway. “Hey, what’s up man,” I… Read More
What is Cyberbullying?
Can you answer the question, “What is Cyberbullying?” In nearly three years of presenting my program reACT to Bullying, no other issue causes as much concern among school administrators as cyberbullying. No matter what school I’m visiting, I see educators produce the same disgusted exhale… Read More
Social Media Used for Good: Friends of NDHS
It’s shown me how a little kindness can really spread. – Adrienne It really showed me what our school is capable of. I’m really proud of our school. – Megan Those quotes come from two high school sophomores, and you might not guess the tool… Read More
High-Five Friday – A Great Way to Spread Kindness
I talk a lot about kindness when I visit schools. In fact, it’s one of the central points I make when I present reACT to Bullying: the opposite of bullying is kindness. An easy way for kids to find a connection and promote kindness is… Read More