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Posts in category "anti-bullying"

“Oh My God, Mommy, You Weigh A LOT!”

“Oh My God, Mommy, You Weigh A LOT!”
The first time I met Katie’s birthmother, who is a head taller than I am, she laughed about how different we look.  There would be no doubt that Katie was created outside of my gene pool.   Katie’s birth family has a genetic tendency to be large, and Andrew and I come from families that produce... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
May 1, 2012 at 11:29 am
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The Challenges of Raising a Well-Rounded Boy - Guest Post by Melissa Alexander Flanagan

The Challenges of Raising a Well-Rounded Boy - Guest Post by Melissa Alexander Flanagan
The Challenges of Raising a Well-Founded Boy, guest post by Melissa Alexander Flanagan As a woman and a mother of a 3.5 year-old-boy, sometimes the prospect of raising him to be well-rounded feels…well, daunting.  Gender stereotypes and even bullying start to emerge at such an early age, and I’m left wondering, how will I do... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
April 19, 2012 at 11:54 am
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Anti-bullying Reading Recommendations for Children and Teens

Anti-bullying Reading Recommendations for Children and Teens
I am very excited to share this much-researched list of books with you! I chose these books because they all promote themes related to anti-bullying, such as tolerance and acceptance of those who are different, regardless of whether those differences are due to appearance, family structure, gender preference, autism spectrum disorders, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
April 10, 2012 at 11:05 am
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‘Bully’ Movie: The Must-See Film for Middle Schoolers, Teens and Adults

‘Bully’ Movie: The Must-See Film for Middle Schoolers, Teens and Adults
Bully, the first feature documentary film to reveal what a full school year of bullying feels like to victims and their loved ones, is opening in select theaters on March 30. Directed by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Lee Hirsch, the movie provides an opportunity for kids, parents and educators to have a common springboard for discussions. ... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
March 29, 2012 at 9:03 pm
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Taunting: "Please Don't Call Me Piggy; It Hurts My Feelings"

Taunting: "Please Don't Call Me Piggy; It Hurts My Feelings"
During dinner last week, Katie orchestrated a conversation so that she could tell us about something that was on her mind. “Let’s go around the table and tell something about our day,” she suggested. “Great idea,” Andrew said.  “Do you want to go first?” “Yes,” Katie replied. At that moment, Cleo asked for more “agua”... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
March 8, 2012 at 1:29 pm
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I had no one to eat lunch with and no one to play with at recess.

I had no one to eat lunch with and no one to play with at recess.
“How was your day?” I asked Katie as we walked home. Okay,” she answered automatically and then retracted, “Well, sort of not okay.” “What happened?” I asked very casually. “I had no one to sit with at lunch and then I couldn’t find anyone to play with at recess.  Everyone ran away from me.” Of... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
February 23, 2012 at 8:33 am
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If You Don’t Think Bullying Is a Problem . . .

If You Don’t Think Bullying Is a Problem . . .
If you don’t think bullying is a problem, consider this: Two days after Christmas, fifteen year-old Amanda Cummings of Staten Island killed herself by stepping in front of a bus.  Cummings, who was suffering from a romantic breakup and who had also been ruthlessly bullied at school by a group of mean girls, lingered for... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
January 7, 2012 at 9:43 pm
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New Girl Scouts Campaign Challenges Girls to Redefine Reality

Girls who regularly watch reality TV accept and expect a higher level of drama, aggression, and bullying in their own lives; they are more likely to believe that being mean and lying will earn you success.  Furthermore, they place higher value on their physical appearance than non-viewers. These are the alarming but unsurprising findings from... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
October 24, 2011 at 12:24 pm
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Guest Post by Former Bullying Victim Teppi Jacobsen

Guest Post by Former Bullying Victim Teppi Jacobsen
By Teppi Jacobsen of When You Put It That Way October is National Bullying Awareness month, and as a victim of it as a child, I am more than aware.  Much more than I want to be, as it nearly ruined my childhood.  A childhood that had hoped to have been filled with lots of... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
October 18, 2011 at 2:30 pm
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When Mommy and Daddy Are Mean Online

When Mommy and Daddy Are Mean Online
When Mommy and Daddy are Mean Online As parents hear more and more about the tragic consequences of cyberbullying, we wring our hands and wonder, how can we get the kids to stop beating each other up online? Maybe we should first ask how we can get ourselves to stop attacking others online.  Bullying is... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
October 17, 2011 at 12:22 pm
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