Being bullied is never easy, and can make a child feel very powerless, alone, isolated, and fearful. The following are ten things your child can do to stop a bully. These tactics works for adults as well as children. No matter what the bullying situation, it is possible to stop a … [Read more...] about Need to Know: Ten Anti-Bullying Tips
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Love, not time, heals all wounds…
I would find it hard to count the number of times when I have shared a story with regards to something hurtful in my life in which the listener's ultimate advice is to allow time to transpire in order for the wound caused by the painful event to heal. We've all heard it before, … [Read more...] about Love, not time, heals all wounds…
Nutrition at School
It is becoming increasingly difficult to provide children with healthy foods, especially for those school aged children. Providing nutrition at school has not become a hot topic and schools' are beginning to change menus, and provide more eating options for children. School's … [Read more...] about Nutrition at School
Emotional Baggage of Children with Divorced Parents
Earthquakes and Tsunamis When two lives are split asunder, especially as in divorce, it could be compared to an earthquake. Unfortunately, if there are any little islands around – perhaps as in children? – they are swept up in the following tsunami. Unfortunately, other than … [Read more...] about Emotional Baggage of Children with Divorced Parents
Like Father, Like Son: Teaching Tolerance by Example
If you are a parent, you know there are many challenges to raising your children. One of the biggest challenges you can face is that of teaching your children to be tolerant of others. This includes things like not being prejudiced, unkind and so on. The following is a guide to … [Read more...] about Like Father, Like Son: Teaching Tolerance by Example
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to