Everyone knows what bullying is. Some may think of it as a “rite of passage.” Some may see it as a “test to prove oneself.” Some may feel like it’s “not that big of a deal.” For others, bullying leaves long-lasting psychological, social, emotional, and physical...
One of the toughest challenges divorcing couples face is how to raise happy children. The effects of seeing their parents go separate ways can be challenging on some kids. Emotional trauma leaves them in fear that their one remaining parent is going to leave them,...
Bullying doesn’t happen only on the playground anymore. With the evolution of social networks and easy access to the internet, bullies can follow your children into the sanctity of your home via computers and smartphones. No one wants their child to have to deal with...
Lisa-Michelle Kucharz is a former victim of cyber-harassment who has dedicated herself to prevention advocacy and support. Dedicated to fostering a safer and kinder world for children — online and off — Lisa-Michelle supports the...
At American SPCC, we are gearing up to celebrate one of the most anticipated days of the year! On November 28th, join the global #GivingTuesday movement. #GivingTuesday harnesses the potential of social media and the generosity of...
A Note from American SPCC: Kids learn from adults’ actions. By treating others with kindness and respect, adults show the kids in their lives that there is no place for bullying. Even if it seems like they are not paying attention,...
Tue, 08/18/2015 - 09:39 — gclarke Deborah Temkin, Ph.D., Child Trends’ Program Area Director for Education Kyle Snow, Ph.D., NAEYC’s Director, Center for Applied Research How do we prevent bullying? Despite decades of study and numerous programs claiming to be the...
Post date: April 21, 2015 By: Tracy Vaillancourt Ph.D., Professor and Canada Research Chair in Children's Mental Health and Violence Prevention at the University of Ottawa, andElizabeth Edgerton, M.D., Health Resources and Services Administration Bullying is defined...
Scott Kelly, a veteran NASA astronaut and future year-long resident of the International Space Station, speaks out against bullying as part of the Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention campaign. October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, and Kelly...
Information courtesy of kids.gov, samhsa.gov, cdc.gov. Did you know? According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in 2010, suicide was the second leading cause of death for ages 10-24. More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart...
By Naomi Choy Smith | CBS News | August 19, 2014, 5:45 AM | cyber-bullies For 13-year-old Samantha Milan, the worst part about being bullied was the fact that it happened in front of a huge audience. "This kid started threatening me, and then it went online to...
Courtesy of Lisa Morris via kwikmed.org What happens to us in early life has a huge impact on us in later life. Bullying is one example of something that can happen during childhood and have a knock-on effect throughout our life. Depression, difficulty with...