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Schools Issues: Information on Bullying for Teachers, Parents and Students

One current schools issue that is getting the attention it deserves is bullying. Check this annotated list of links to some of the best bullying info online for parents, students and educators.

Family Ideas: Build Your Child's Self-Esteem in 30 Summer Days

Summer is the perfect time to focus on family home activities designed to pump up your child's self-esteem. Try several of these easy-to-do activities before school starts in the fall.

Dealing with Social Violence and Anger in Children

Stop bullying now. This article offers bullying statistics on anger in children and social violence. Learn what you can do as a parent to stop social violence. Know your bullying facts.

Bullying, Other Fears Cause Stress in Children

Parents may not realize all of the fears that cause stress in children. Bullies, strangers, even Chuck E Cheese can be frightening. Listen and learn how to help them cope.

Teaching Character from the Bleachers: Sportsmanship vs. Social Violence

Social violence from parents at kids' sporting events may be a symptom of parent stress, but it's setting a poor example for kids. These tips may help return civility to the bleachers.

Help Children Develop a 'Can-Do' Attitude

Looking for ways to improve your child's outlook on life? Try these tips to help boost your child's self esteem and set an example of a positive, can-do attitude.

Teach Children Behaviors to Stand Up to Bullies

Help your child stand up to different types of bullying by practicing role playing and giving him the tools to record and report bullying to adults who can help.

What is ADD? One Family's Story

What is ADD? When one family searched for answers to their son's school and social difficulties, they learned much about ADD symptoms, ADD testing, and ADD treatment.

How After-School Programs Can Help Michigan Middle-Schoolers

During the critical middle-school years, a good after-school program can make a big difference for your child. Here's where to look for one.

Get Your Child Ready for School

Different personality traits can affect how a child reacts to starting school. Here's how to deal with children who are shy, excitable, anxious and more, as well as ways to help them adjust to the back to school environment.

When Parents Remarry: Check Ingredients Before Blending

Before you decide to remarry, make sure your child has time to get to know his new stepparent and step-siblings. Everyone needs time to adjust to make it work.

Sticks 'n Stones May Break My Bones, but Words Hurt, too

The old adage of kids will be kids isn't something we can hide behind when children are accused of cruel acts.

Should Kids Wear School Uniforms?

Some schools are requiring school uniforms. But do they improve student behavior or curb individuality?

Sexuality and Elementary School Students

You may think your 8-year-old is way to young to be boy crazy or know much about sex. But you'd be surprised. Get the facts to keep your child safe.

School Stressors

While we typically think of childhood as that time of life that is carefree and lighthearted, kids actually do spend a fair amount of time worrying about things that can happen at school.

Secrets to School Success

You want your child to do well in school. Check out ways to make this school year the best one yet.

Promoting Kindness Toward Students with Disabilities

Being a special needs student can be hard, especially when other kids tease and laugh. Here's a program by Easter Seals to help.

Problems with Social Interaction: Signs and Solutions

Is your child introverted or suffering with more serious social anxiety? Get signs and symptoms of social interaction problems that warrant further investigation and ways to help your child become more socially confident.

Parents Are Key Players in Preventing Substance Abuse

Drugs and alcohol are tough things to talk about with your child. But you can make a big difference in their decisions.

Parent Sportsmanship Checklist

Are you doing everything you can to help your child have a winning attitude, both on the field and off? Complete the following checklist and find out.

Mothers of Special Needs Children Form a Kinship

Having a special needs child can be frustrating and wonderful. Sometimes it helps to talk to another parent.

Is Your Child an Introvert?

Does your child clam up in front of other people? He may be an introvert.

Dealing with Grief: Selected Resources for Children

When you're helping your child through a loss, where can you turn? Try these books and Web sites.

How Can We Make Schools More Tolerant?

What do you do if your child encounters bigotry at school? Here's what you both should know.

How To Spot a Troubled Child

If you are concerned as to whether or not your child is troubled, or even how troubled he is, this checklist is for you.

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