(Tweeted by Shara Lawrence-Weiss on Friday, October 9th, 2009)
Tip #1: Stop Bullying Now! (Animated site)
Tip #2: Bullying info for parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers and more:
Tip #3: Cyberbullying Prevention Tips (Middle School)
Tip #4: Cati Cares: CatiCares.com (This wonderful teen is working to keep other teens safe and informed!)
Tip #5: SueScheff blog (look to the right – scroll through numerous articles and blog posts in relation to bullying/cyberbullying, etc)
Tip #6: MicheleBorba: Lots of self-esteem advice/tips. Kids who have high self esteem are less likely to be affected by negative remarks!
Tip #7: BingNote.com: Fantastic products and blog posts relating to self-esteem and bully prevention. Start early…build confident kids!
Tip #8: Give non and low verbal kids the tools needed to speak up & tell you how they are feeling (page two)
Tip #9: Stomp Out Bullying: Blue Shirt Day post
Tip #10: Wonderful products for emotional intelligence; raising confident kids: kidlutions.com
Tip #11: Sue Scheff on examiner: seek the articles related to bullying and cyber safety
Tip #12: Mom who lost teen to cyberbullying shares story and tips with Bloomsbury parents
Tip #13: Purchase Google Bomb Book to learn about cyberbullying, your rights, etc
Tip #14: Raise kids who are kind, thoughtful and caring of others so they end up BEING a bully!
Tip #15: Kids learn best by modeled behavior and attitudes. Don’t model bully behavior at home or chances are, it will be repeated.
Tip #16: Kids may benefit from a book, to get through a painful bully situation, explaining it’s not their fault!
Tip #17: Make sure you are a parent who LISTENS and INVITES your kids to talk openly.
Tip #18: Kids need to feel safe & loved at home so they can conquer the world when you are not around. “Bad guys” and all.
Tip #19: Every situation can be a learning experience. Talk to kids/students if they are bullied. Encourage them to be better – to rise above.
Tip #20: Above all else, be PROACTIVE. When we do NOTHING, nothing gets better. Read & learn. Do what’s needed to keep your child safe.
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