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One in ten children gets bullied every day. Hundreds of children don’t go to school because of their fear of being bullied. What does this say about us and our school culture? Children start complaining about bullying as early as elementary school, and if bullying is allowed to go unchecked, it can have lasting and

Like all mothers, I remember clearly the day that each of my children told me they did not like their teacher. The sheer panic and helplessness I experienced as a parent, worrying that it was going to be a rough year ahead, was unnecessary when I followed a few effective parenting tips. I realized that

After the excitement, nervousness, and activity of starting a new school year have settled down, you can make the most of this time to create a strong foundation that can help your child continue to have a successful school experience. Your child is still taking his cues from you; if you continue to remain calm,

Summer is quickly coming to a close, and the day that once seemed so far away is suddenly straight ahead: the day your child leaves the nest for his or her freshman year of college. Wasn’t it just yesterday that you were singing lullabies and changing diapers? Now your child stands before you on the

Children take their cue from their parents. If parents are calm, reassuring, optimistic, and supportive, children will feel both confident and competent. It is important when preparing our children for the first day of school to plan ahead. Children want to fit in – so parents must begin at the beginning, and first find out