Stand Tall Against Bullying

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By Dennis Vanasse

Matthew is one of the bravest eight year old boys you will ever meet. Unfortunately, Matthew is bullied at school; he is called names, spit at, and even has his lunch money taken away by a bully named Bobby. Matthew just wants to feel like he fits in and that he belongs somewhere, just like everyone else.

But Matthew is extremely special and courageous because he never physically fights back; he knows what the right thing to do is, and that's telling people he trusts about being bullied. Matthew's story sends a powerful message to readers,"If we all stand together, bullying will end."

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Bullying Ben: How Benjamin Franklin Overcame Bullying

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By Timothy Pina and Richard Paul

Many people remember Benjamin Franklin as the man who discovered electricity. But did you know that he was bullied as a child? Yes, Ben was bullied by his older brother James. So badly in fact, that when he left home he did not return.

Benjamin Franklin overcame bullying and went on to become so successful that he is remembered as one of the greatest inventors of all time and is one of America’s founding fathers. But how did he do it? This book is a fictional and inspirational story of how Ben was able to rise above the bullying and move on to accomplish many great things.

Although we do not know exactly how Ben overcame bullying, we do know how the story ends. It is our hope that this story will help children who are victims of bullying to understand that they are not alone. Many famous people were also bullied throughout history and it can be overcome.

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Is Your Child Being Bullied?

Signs your child is being bullied by Dr. Michele Borba:

What are some signs your child is being bullied according to Dr. Borba?

• Unexplained and reoccurring physical marks, cuts, bruises and scrapes
• Unexplained loss or damage of toys, school supplies, electronic items, clothing, lunches, or money
• Doesn’t want to go to school or other activities with peers
• Fears riding the school bus
• Afraid to be left alone: wants you there at dismissal, suddenly clingy
• Suddenly sullen, withdrawn, evasive; remarks about feeling lonely
• Marked changed in typical behavior or personality
• Appears sad, moody, angry, anxious or depressed and that mood lasts with no known cause
• Physical complaints; headaches, stomachaches, frequent visits the school nurse’s office
• Change in eating or sleeping; nightmares, cries self to sleep, bed wetting
• Begins bullying siblings or younger kids. Bullied children can sometimes flip their role and become the bully
• Waits to get home to use the bathroom. School and park bathrooms-because they are often not adult supervised-can be hot spots for bullying.
• Suddenly there are fewer friends or doesn’t want to be with the “regular group”
• Ravenous when he comes home. (Bullies can use extortion to steal a victim’s lunch money or lunch)
• Sudden drop in grades. Bullying can cause a child to have difficulty focusing and concentrating
• Blames self for problems; noticeable decline in self-esteem; feels “not good enough”
• Talks about feeling helpless or about suicide; runs away

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That's Not Cool

Your cell phone, IM, and online profile are all digital extensions of who you are. When someone you're with pressures or disrespects you in those places, that's not cool. That's Not Cool provides tools to help you draw your digital line about what is, or is not, okay in your relationships.

That's Not Cool is a national public education campaign that uses digital examples of controlling, pressuring, and threatening behavior to raise awareness about and prevent teen dating abuse. That's Not Cool is sponsored and co-created by Futures Without Violence (formerly Family Violence Prevention Fund), the Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women, and the Advertising Council.

For more information on That’s Not Cool, get in touch with Futures Without Violence here.

PureSight Online Safety

What a fabulous website and resource to educate parents and youth about Internet safety!

PureSight:

Online Child and Youth Safety - the internet can be a dangerous place! Protect your kids from cyberbullying, sexting and other online dangers.

PureSight Technologies Ltd. was established in 1998 with the mission of providing a safe online environment for the world’s children. We aim to help parents protect their children in this world of technology by becoming involved in their online lives. We believe this involves education and information as well as software tools. 

Visit PureSight at http://www.puresight.com/ and join them on Facebook.

PureSight Owl provides the best available protection for your children from the possible hazards of Facebook, Instant Messaging and chat programs, first and foremost - the threat of cyberbullies. Our multi-layered approach provides the first evasion-proof, truly effective Social Networking protection!

Safety on Facebook:

PureSight helps you identify any suspicious contacts your kids may be associating with on Facebook, so you can protect your child from potential cyberbullies BEFORE they get a chance to harm your child! 

And much more..... click here.

Harmonising Your Family Life: Margaret Saunders

How to renew yourself, your energy and have have harmony in your home and family!

FROM: Margaret Saunders

• Parenting Expert, Radio Show Host -

• Children Are Everything Radio Show,

• Harmonising Energy Coach, Author,

• Speaker and proud Mom of Two

Victoria, Australia

 

Dear Parent and Friend, 

As you know we all have a unique vibration and unique energies and so do our families. That's what makes us who we are, and what makes every one of us and each family different and unique.

     Have you been noticing that the energy of your family isn't what you'd like it to
           be?  

     Is your life a bit more negative than you'd like? 

     Maybe the behaviour of your children or other family members isn't quite right?  

     Or maybe you'd just like to have your energy raised somehow and feel more Harmonised?

     Would you maybe love to find out what you are here to do for the rest of your life?

AND wouldn't you like to become more harmonious, energised, calmer AND have harmony in your home and family?  

Well now you can ....Because, you can now have "Harmonising Energy Sessions " that are guaranteed to make you feel less stressed, more aligned about life and your family and gets rid of the negative energies and gremlins that are getting in the way of your happiness and that of your family.  And helps you overcome any problems that you have either as a parent or in your life!

Each harmonising energy session takes about half an hour and can be done over the phone or using Skype. (Basically in the comfort of your own home.) 

These Harmonising Energy Sessions and Consultations can help with among other things 

   Your energy as a parent, and bring harmony to you and your family.

   Disruptive behaviours
   Unnecessary arguments
   Bedtime battles
   Uncomfortable feelings
   Feeling something isn't quite right 
   Maybe discovering your life's purpose and mission and being coached to have that happen for YOU. 

For a free 30 minute session, click here and fill out form at the bottom of the page.

GoZen! Peace Within Reach: Anxiety Relief Program

Does your child suffer from anxiety?

• Does your child cling to your leg when you have to leave?
• Does your child avoid socializing with other kids?
• Does your child lose sleep due to nervousness or fear?
• Do you find yourself frequently telling your child everything’s going to be okay?
• Are you constantly answering your child’s “What if” questions?
• Does your child just worry a lot about seemingly little things?

Where does anxiety come from?

A long time ago worry helped our ancestors survive in a dangerous environment.  If they detected a Saber-toothed cat in the grass, their worry system would put them on alert and signal them to skedaddle or else become lunch.  This is called the negativity bias and it’s a good thing.  It kept our ancestors alive so they passed it down to us.

Fortunately, we live in a much safer world now with house cats instead of saber-toothed ones. Our worry system doesn’t need to be on high alert all the time.

Children with anxiety are CONSTANTLY on high alert and seeking out danger even when there is no danger.  They are unnecessarily putting themselves in fight or flight mode. This is why children with anxiety are nervous, jittery, moody, unfocused, need constant reassurance, don’t sleep well, are overly self-critical or hypersensitive.

In short, they are not in control of their own worry.

How can GoZen help?

We teach your child how to understand and control their worry. This isn’t a magic pill or a miracle cure. It’s just good old-fashioned research and science delivered in a fun, engaging way that your child will love. And because stress, pressure and challenges are part of everyday life, these are skills your child will use forever.

Peace is within reach for your child. Your child can learn research-based skills and techniques to help them become confident, secure, happy and more in control of their body and mind. The best part? They will love to learn with fun and engaging animations.

Learn more - visit http://www.gozen.com/. 

It Takes a Village to Raise a Child Conference

Coming to South Florida!

When:  October 20th, 2013

When: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Where:  Miramar City Commission Chambers, 2300 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL

It Takes a Village to Raise a Child Parenting Conference is a one-of-a-kind educational event which began four years ago in San Diego.  Susie Walton, founder and president of Indigo Village Educational Foundation, had a favorite quote, “It takes a village to raise a child.”  Susie created the Foundation – a non-profit, community-based initiative - to provide cutting-edge programs in parenting and life skills.  It serves as a vehicle to move these programs and services into the community for families regardless of their economic means.  Susie then held the first It Takes a Village to Raise a Child Parenting Conference to fund the Foundation’s vital work.

Learn more at http://www.villageconference.com/ and you can also purchase your tickets early. 

You can also contact Maggie Macaulay at 954-483-8021 for more information or email her at maggie_macaulay@msn.com.

 Be a proactive parent, grandparent and community - we will have safer kids and teens!