When Kids Call the Shots How to Sieze Control from Your Darling Bully—and Enjoy Being a Parent Again --Sean Grover, LCSW Disclosure: A copy of this book was provided in exchange for a. review. No other compensation was received.Review by Marcia Kellogg, contributor I was excited, and a little nervous, to have the opportunity to read and review this book. There are … [Read more...]
10 Things to Teach Your Tweens About Social Media
I’m a blogger. Social media is my job. If I have to be honest with you I have a love/hate relationship with it. Now that’s my problem not yours, but what about our kids? Are they ready for it? Here are a few things that I have found to be important in teaching our children to use social media. Disclosure: I find that I talk a lot, especially to my children. We have explored so … [Read more...]
Bully: Premieres October 13, 2014 on PBS @bullymovie
Probably one of the most important films to watch if you are a parent, educator, or anyone that works with children. As a parent and someone that was bullied during their childhood this film was quite emotional for me. It truly gives the viewer a window into the life of not only someone that is bullied, but also their family. Bullying has negative impacts on … [Read more...]
10 Things I Learned This Summer
Well, well, well, I haven't posted my "10 Things I've Learned" post in quite a while! I miss writing it. I've had a sobering experience this Summer and I've been busy building my life. I now realize that I love this blog and all that comes with it. I will be revamping things a bit here and there, but one thing I know is that I want to go back to writing. Yes, I … [Read more...]
How I Learned to Say No and Care for Myself
For a woman one of the hardest things in the world is to just say no. We tend to want to please. We fear rejection from our peers, family and community. We want to be on top and have the need to feel needed. Some of us even think that the whole world would crumble if it wasn't for our dedication and attention to detail. Well, if I don't step up and do it who will? But when is … [Read more...]