Attending a new school is a very difficult thing for kids. New friends, social structures, surroundings and support systems hit them like a ton of bricks on that first day of school. It can all become a little bit overwhelming if you don’t prepare them for it. Being the newRead More →
The fact that previous generations of tweens and teens didn’t have cyberbullying to contend with may be a contributing factor in what seems like the rising desperation of victims. It’s not easy talking to your teen about bullying, especially if you don’t already have open communication going on between youRead More →
Every mom wants her child to experience a productive, joyful life, and while you can help make this happen, your child will inevitably have hardships. There are times in which they must endure these hardships alone to build character. As much as we wish we could make things easier forRead More →
There can be various reasons why kids don’t want to go to school. There could be bullying, a psychological issue, a problem with teachers or discomfort in the school environment. Contrary to belief, not every kid adapts to the school model. Many find it very difficult indeed, often due toRead More →
This “stand up” to bullies post has been brought to you by Takepart.com. Thank you for sponsoring this conversation… As a parent, I worry about a lot of things when it comes to my son. I know you Moms know what I mean… from little silly things to the biggies.Read More →
Cyberbullying – it’s in the news, on TV specials, and with bills being introduced across the country, it’s on legislators’ minds, too. The outright cruelty of online bullying provides an incessant stream of content for journalists to cover, research material for academicians, and data to examine. Cyberbullying gets a lotRead More →
On a daily basis, I say whatever is on my mind. I love social media and tweet and update my Facebook status often, without even giving it a second thought as to what I just tweeted or updated. How blessed (fortunate, lucky, – insert whatever word you feel comfortable with)Read More →
Earlier this month I wrote a post about a virtual AT&T Mobile Safety School I was going to attend. I am so glad I was afforded this opportunity. It was a huge help. I feel more prepared now for when my son is ready for a cell phone. I learnedRead More →
Guest Post Bullying was once considered child’s play. Today, however, bullying has become a serious problem. A lot of children and teens have experienced being bullied, especially at school. A bully can turn a simple act, such as going to lunch hall or the bus stop into a huge nightmareRead More →
Today offers so many advances in technology that were not available when I was a pre-teen and teenager. Most of these technological advances are wonderful… making all our lives easier. However, there are also some real issues/threats that come along with them. One of the real issues that our kidsRead More →