Posts in category "anti-bullying"

Photo Contest Winners from Wear Star Wars Share Star Wars Day 2013

Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who participated in the Fourth Annual Wear Star Wars Share Star Wars Day 2013, an event to celebrate antibullying and geek pride while also donating a toy to a child in need! I asked people to send me their photos from the day, with the promise that I would... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
Monday at 10:48 am

Photo Contest for Anti-bullying Wear Star Wars Share Star Wars Day Tomorrow

Photo Contest for Anti-bullying Wear Star Wars Share Star Wars Day Tomorrow
On Friday, December 13, 2013, we invite you to celebrate the fourth annual Wear Star Wars Share Star Wars Day, an affirmation of geek pride and a stance against bullying. Wear something Star Wars or science fiction-related. Donate a Star Wars or science fiction toy to a child in need (but please put a post-it... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
December 12, 2013 at 11:32 am

Join the 4th Annual Wear Star Wars Share Star Wars Day!

Join the 4th Annual Wear Star Wars Share Star Wars Day!
On Friday, December 13, 2013, we invite you to celebrate the fourth annual Wear Star Wars Share Star Wars Day, an affirmation of geek pride and a stance against bullying. Wear something Star Wars or science fiction-related. Donate a Star Wars or science fiction toy to a child in need (but please put a post-it... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
November 21, 2013 at 2:18 pm
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Could we ask two strangers to serve as witnesses for our same-sex wedding?

We are in the final days of Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, and in the spirit of hope and acceptance, I am sharing the following guest post with you.  May the Force Be With You as you follow your joy. By Sherry In October of 2011, Stacy and I had been together for 18 years. We... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
October 28, 2013 at 1:37 pm

Dear Child Being Bullied, These Notes R 4 U. Love, NY Comic Con

Dear Child Being Bullied, These Notes R 4 U. Love, NY Comic Con
Every single person who is coming through our Antibullying Coalition booth at New York Comic Con has written a message of support for a bullied child.  If you think you are alone; if you feel like giving up; if you believe no one cares about you — we have something to tell you.  Here is... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
October 12, 2013 at 9:57 pm

Fighting the Urge to Rush In And Fix Recess for My First Grader

Yesterday my first grader came out of school with her shoulders slumped and her head down. “How was your day?” I asked. She lifted her hand and gestured so-so.  This is a kid who is usually bouncing with enthusiasm about every last activity in her life, so I figured something specific was bugging her. She... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
August 29, 2013 at 1:52 pm
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Star Wars Fan Cruelly Targeted By Teens While Volunteering at Charity Event for Make-A-Wish

Star Wars Fan Cruelly Targeted By Teens While Volunteering at Charity Event for Make-A-Wish
It was the eve of San Diego Comic-Con, and retired naval officer Chris Cecil was doing what he loves best: dressing up as a Stormtrooper for the 501st Legion and volunteering at a charity event. Cecil was working the final leg of the Course of the Force event on Tuesday, July 16. The Course of... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
August 4, 2013 at 4:15 pm

Top 10 Reasons Why A Simple Blog Post Is Still in the News 32 Months Later

Almost three years ago, I wrote a blog post about my first grade daughter, who was being taunted about her Star Wars water bottle.  So simple, so common.  Nothing out of the ordinary, right? First there was this: And then there was this: The post took off and a lot of people were interested.  But... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
July 24, 2013 at 12:52 pm

The Antidote for Helicopter Parents? Sending Your 9-Yr-Old Away to Camp

The Antidote for Helicopter Parents? Sending Your 9-Yr-Old Away to Camp
I don’t think of myself as a helicopter mom.  Or at least, I didn’t until today.  And I guess the diagnosis is coming at the right time, because I’ve found the antidote to helicoptering. It’s called sleep-away camp. Yes, I just left my 9-yr-old at camp for a month.  And every hour that we drive... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
July 14, 2013 at 9:52 am
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San Diego Comic-Con to feature Anti-Bullying Panel!

San Diego Comic-Con to feature Anti-Bullying Panel!
Have you or someone you love been a target of bullying? Join this life-changing discussion on how to overcome bullying, and learn strategies to create witnesses and allies out of bystanders. SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON END BULLYING! RESPONDING TO CRUELTY IN OUR CULTURE Sunday, 7/21/13, 4:00p.m. – 5:00p.m., Room: 4 NOH8 makes its first-ever Comic-Con appearance,... Read more »
By Carrie Goldman,
June 13, 2013 at 4:38 pm