Cruelty-Free Kids: Twelve Ways Not to Raise a Bully

April 15, 2010 When the news broke about 15-year-old Phoebe Prince hanging herself after being mercilessly bullied by her peers both online and in person, parents everywhere were saddened and horrified. And now that nine Massachusetts teens are facing criminal charges, the worries have been rekindled. What makes kids so mean? they wonder. Are my kids capable of bullying anyone? Do they stand back and watch when others are bullied? And what can I do to make sure they are never involved in such cruelty—even peripherally? ?These are tough questions, says child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Warren Seiler. » Full Story

• Little Angels Ready to Help Others
• Turn Off TVs on April 19
• Exercise Can Be the Best Medicine
• Pizza Cook-Off raises money for Potential Development

Enjoy the day and the game

April 1, 2010 This week I give out my award for the best spectator ever. I'll call him Wayne. Wayne spends his spare time following his grandchildren's youth sports teams. It really doesn't matter where they play or what the sport. He seems to show up at just about everything. For a recent baseball tournament, he drove two hours to watch his grandson play in one game. And then drove two hours home. » Full Story

• Get Ready for Spring Cleaning
• Make the Winter Olympics the Family Games
• Giving Thanks for Youth Sports

Special Education Requirements; Dyslexia Solved

April 1, 2010 Question: After testing, the school eligibility team said my daughter is not eligible for special-education help. She is now in third grade and has had learning problems since first grade. What more can I do? » Full Story

• Poor Speller or Learning Disability?
• Should Parent Pay for Grades?
• Parents: Get Involved; Judging Reading Potential

Kids Speak Out on Obesity

June 25, 2010 Overweight: What » Full Story

• Fun Games Will Drive Kids Bananas
• Website helps moms choose healthcare provider
• OnTray Makes Grocery Shopping with Kids Easier
• Bring Those Photos Out into the World

I Have Been There

April 1, 2010 When you are raising a child with special needs, you see the world in a whole new way—because our kids have changed the make-up of our hearts, the way in which we respond to things around us has changed. Things that used to bother or frustrate us, seem very minor now, situations or crises that arise, are not as catastrophic as they used to be. We are changed people, thanks to our extraordinary children. » Full Story

• Stop and enjoy the scenery
• Save Your Energy

Special Educators Support New Legislation on Restraint and Seclusion

March 15, 2010 The Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (HR 4247), which would prohibit school personnel from using any physical interventions that would compromise the health and safety of a student, will serve to protect some of the nation’s most vulnerable students -- children and youth with disabilities -- according to the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). » Full Story

Recalls for March 2010

April 1, 2010 • Boys’ Vests and Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by North-Sportif Due to Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory for a refund or credit. » Full Story

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