Original Publication: American Psychological Association Few events hit home for children and families like a school shooting. When children see such an event on television or on Web-based news flashes, it is natural for them to worry about their own school and...
Bullying
Teaching Kids Not to Bully
It can be shocking and upsetting to learn that your child has gotten in trouble for picking on other kids or been labeled a bully. As hard as it may be to hear this news, it's important to deal with it right away. Whether the bullying is physical or verbal, if it's...
Preventing Bullying
What is bullying? txt icon Bullying is a form of youth violence and an adverse childhood experience (ACE). CDC defines bullying as any unwanted aggressive behavior(s) by another youth or group of youths, who are not siblings or current dating partners, that involves...
Signs of Bullying: Important Questions for Parents to Ask
When pediatrician Adiaha Franklin, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP, visits with patients, she asks them three questions about bullying: Do you ever see kids picking on other kids? Do kids ever pick on you? Do you ever pick on kids? (And tell the truth; you're not in trouble.)...
Bullying: A Silent Mental Health Epidemic
An epidemic is an increase, often sudden, in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in that population in that area. Bullying, in all its forms, is on the rise and has become a silent epidemic in the United States. Some may mistakenly view...
National Bullying Prevention Month
A month long event to prevent childhood bullying—and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. National Bullying Prevention Month is an opportunity to: Encourage the nation to take action at the local level to create safe and supportive schools Offer information...
Webinar Wednesday, Oct. 3rd – Protecting Children From Sexual Abuse Through Positive Parenting
You're Invited to American SPCC's Webinar Series! "Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse through Positive Parenting" Join us for a free educational webinar as we discuss "Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse through Positive Parenting"Â with Susan Britton,...
How to Stop Bullying in Schools
Let's end bullying this school year! American SPCC's Learning Center provides free online Bullying & Cyberbullying resources to help you learn the signs, triggers, and impact of bullying as well as where to turn to for help. Click here to access and start making a...