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Enter to Win Books for Bullying Prevention Month!
In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, we are giving away books that teach kids about friendship, social skills, and empathy. One lucky reader will win: Ease the Tease Make a Friend, Be a Friend I Don’t Want to Be … Continue reading →
Is It Teasing or Bullying?
By Judy S. Freedman, M.S.W., and Mimi P. Black, coauthors of Ease the Tease When a child says, “I’m being bullied,” parents and educators are right to take these words seriously. Research has shown that targets of bullying are more … Continue reading →
The Power of Empathy During Bullying Prevention Month
By Judy S. Freedman, M.S.W., coauthor of Ease the Tease “How would you feel if that happened to you?” This question opens the door to teaching children about empathy. Empathy is recognizing, understanding, and caring about how someone feels, or … Continue reading →
Back-to-School Essentials: Bullying Prevention Skills to Help Kids Handle Teasing
By Judy S. Freedman, M.S.W., and Mimi P. Black, coauthors of Ease the Tease Attention, shoppers! Retailers are excitedly reminding us that it’s back-to-school season. Advertising of every kind is filled with the hottest school supplies, the latest fashion trends, … Continue reading →
7 Ways to Foster Kindness in Your Virtual or Hybrid Classroom During the Pandemic
By Naomi Drew, M.A., author of Create a Culture of Kindness in Elementary School. As teachers, we are charged with one of the most important tasks of all: shaping the futures of young people. It’s more important than ever to … Continue reading →
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