Archive for 'September,2011'
Relational Aggression, Part 2:
Where do girls learn relational aggression? Let’s look at how we socialize our girls. We tell them not to hit. We tell them not to raise their voice. We tell them anger is bad. How then [...]
In Memory of Jamey Rodemeyer
Have you ever heard of Jamey Rodemeyer? Prior to last week, the answer for many of us was likely a resounding no. Jamey was a 14-year-old boy who lived near Buffalo, NY. He killed himself on Monday, September [...]
Relational Aggression, Part 1: The Clique
Clique is not a noise you make with your fingers. What is a clique? Girls really hate the word. Ask any group of fourth grade girls and they will tell you: “we don’t have cliques, we [...]
The Price of Silence
Of the many videos we’ve viewed on the subject of bullying, the anti-bullying PSA, The Price Of Silence, at left, is one of our favorites. It resonates with all ages in how it effectively demonstrates just [...]
Why Do Children Stay Silent About Being Bullied?
It’s an age-old question that many parents and childcare professionals ask – when a child is being bullied, what prevents them from speaking out about it and seeking help? Overcoming the natural tendency to conceal bullying [...]
