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July 30, 2020  |  In Coping Skills for Parents, Teens & Children, Latest, School Support

How to Survive a Virtual Back-to-School Year

Many of us are scrambling to prepare for a school year that will be starting virtually. If you’re a working parent, you may be wondering how you’re going to juggle work and have your kids at home, attending school. Your kids may be wondering how they’re going to stay connected to their friends or how […]

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August 10, 2019  |  In Latest, School Support

How to Help a Child Who Feels Lonely at School

Kids who feel like they have no friends or who have been bullied, can feel very lonely. School can be a place where feelings of loneliness intensify – especially when returning to school after summer break. Sadly, with today’s kids and teens, this is a more common issue than many people realize. Cigna’s 2018 U.S. Loneliness […]

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How to Help Your Child More Confidently Start The New School Year
August 13, 2018  |  In Coping Skills for Parents, Teens & Children, Latest, School Support

How to Help Your Child More Confidently Start The New School Year

The first few weeks of school are an emotionally trying time for nearly all students. A change of routine, new teachers, having different or no friends in class, fear of not fitting in or even being bullied can cause anxiety for many kids and parents. Some short-term nerves and anxiety can be normal. But, anxiety […]

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How to Address Bullying
October 5, 2017  |  In Coping Skills for Parents, Teens & Children, Latest, School Support

How to Address Bullying

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, uniting communities nationwide with activities and dialogue that educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention. To support you during this month, I want to share with you important information about what bullying is and how to help your child overcome bullying. Let’s even talk about how we can empower […]

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Bullying in Elementary School
August 21, 2017  |  In Coping Skills for Parents, Teens & Children, Latest, School Support

Helping Your Child Avoid Bullying In Elementary School

It’s not uncommon for kids to experience a wide-range of emotions leading up to and during the first few weeks of a new school year. Who will be in my class and Will I like my teacher are thoughts that cross nearly every child’s mind. But, for those who have been bullied, there are other […]

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The Power of the Bystander
July 12, 2017  |  In Latest, Prevention, Education & Assessment, Professional Provider Support, School Support

The Power of the Bystander

When bullying occurs, there is a bully and a victim, but there are usually other people who are standing by – witnessing, participating, or standing up against what is happening. These bystanders, depending on how they behave, will either negatively or positively affect how the bully reacts. The bystander will either join with the bully […]

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What Should Your Child’s School Be Doing About Bullying
April 5, 2017  |  In Latest, School Support

What Should Your Child’s School Be Doing About Bullying?

Every school has different rules and regulations about how they address the bullying epidemic. Some schools take a more proactive approach while others are more reactive to the issue of bullying. It is important that we do not prejudge a school regarding their approach to bullying until we know all the facts. Parents can take […]

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February 23, 2017  |  In Latest, Professional Provider Support, School Support

How Do You Know Who Is Liable for Bullying?

Finding out your child has been bullied can leave you concerned and uncertain. Usually you don’t learn that your child has been bullied until it has escalated out of control. Too frequently, a child’s friend is so alarmed by an emotional (and possibly suicidal) social media post that they notify the parent of the child […]

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February 2, 2017  |  In Latest, Professional Provider Support, School Support

How do you talk to the school when your child is being bullied?

When you find out your child has been bullied, you want to take action. But talking to the school can be hard. Even so, it’s important to make sure that, as a parent, you meet with the principal right away. You need to make sure that the bully or bullies are attending the same school […]

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January 5, 2017  |  In Coping Skills for Parents, Teens & Children, Latest, School Support

Should You Home School Your Child Who Is Being Bullied?

Many parents have children who are being bullied and wonder whether their child would be safer at home than in school. It is so hard to know how best to keep your child safe. It’s important to know that there is no right or wrong answer about whether to keep your child in school or […]

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