Schools Should Not Block YouTube
YouTube, in my opinion, is the hidden gem of education. It’s hidden, not because people don’t know it exists or what it can do. On the contrary, everyone and their dog is aware of the diverse clips...
View ArticlePraise Your Children and then Watch them Bully
A new report dispels the long-held theory that bullies have low self-esteem. This report maintains that bullies often come as a result of being over-praised and over-complimented. LAVISHING children...
View ArticleFinally an Anti-Bullying Resource that Works
I have just watched the second installment of the How to Unmake a Bully trilogy with my students. The second film focusses on the topical issue of Bystanders. It has always been difficult for teachers...
View ArticleReport Shows that Anti-Bullying Programs Actually Cause Bullying
It’s so easy to read a report that claims that anti-bullying programs actually increases incidents of bullying and throw your hands up in despair. But the truth is, that it isn’t the principle of...
View ArticleThe Real “Mean Girls”
It is of no surprise that the 2004 Hollywood movie, Mean Girls, went on to become a major hit. It clearly struck a raw nerve with teens and adults alike. Ask any female adult whether mean girls...
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