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Helping Students Resolve Disagreements with Friends
By James J. Crist, Ph.D., author of The Survival Guide for Making and Being Friends As kids mature, the importance of friendship groups increases. Kids with close friends tend to be better adjusted. The support that comes from friends can … Continue reading →
Bullying 101
By James J. Crist, Ph.D., author of The Survival Guide for Making and Being Friends Bullying is essentially a pattern of repeated hurtful behavior toward others, generally with the bullying person having a power advantage over the target, in terms … Continue reading →
7 Ways to Kick-Start Your GSA for the New School Year
By Liz Bergren The first few weeks of the school year are busy and can feel chaotic as the community settles into new routines and new relationships. It is a great time to get your student groups organized and to … Continue reading →
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How to Help Children Stand Up to Peer Cruelty and Stop Bullying
By Michele Borba, Ed.D., author of End Peer Cruelty, Build Empathy: The Proven 6Rs of Bullying Prevention That Create Inclusive, Safe, and Caring Schools That old adage “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” … Continue reading →
Parents in the Fray: A Principal’s Perspective on Families Confronting Each Other About Bullying
By Allison Wedell Schumacher Believe me, I know the feeling: Your child looks up at you with that sweet, tear-stained face, chin wavering, and tells you she’s been bullied at school. And for a moment there—just a moment—you see red. … Continue reading →