BULLYING: THE PUBLIC SECRET

My guest today, Lisa A Listwa, was a high school teacher for fifteen years and she has a LOT of great things to say about this topic.  I can’t even IMAGINE what being a teacher to teenagers is like.  I am good with my ONE kiddo at home.  Actually, who am I kidding?  I can…

BULLIES AND THEIR PARENTS

I am struggling to keep caught up with all the posts that have been sent in. I am so very grateful for all the contributions. When I started this project I was worried I would not have enough participation to fill the month. I WAS WRONG My guest today, Rachna Parmar, received so many emails…

THE ‘V’ IN VIOLIN

My guest today, Nick Sanburg, is a blogger who caught my eye as I was thinking about doing this bully theme. My daughter and I have learned so much from reading all the different stories and perspectives so far this month. Of course, she is too young for some of the posts but they have…

BE A CLOWN

I love the perspective, The Red Headed Authoress, shares with us today.  This girl was all smiles when I met her, so really, I wasn’t surprised to get such a wonderful contribution from her.  Please give her the warmest of welcomes and check out her website and say hello! Be a Clown By The Red…

AM I THE BULLY, HERE?

I am going to be a bit vulnerable today before I introduce today’s guest.  Her post inspired me to do some of own internal reflecting. I am just now getting back into the swing of working out again.  I could work out at home, and do on occasion, but I hate it.  There is really…

BEATING THE FINAL BULLY

As promised earlier today here is my friend Lizzi with her bully post.  Her story serves as a reminder of how important our jobs are as guardians and the village as a whole.  We can’t protect our children from all the bad things that can and will happen but we can do our best to…

BUILDING FROM BULLYING

On March 20th bloggers from all over the world will be blogging under the topic BUILDING FROM BULLYING with the hashtag #1000Speak.  We as a community understand the damage that occurs to both those who are bullied and the bully themselves and we want to make a difference. OUR WORDS MATTER!  We share our experiences…

DROWNING IN HER WORDS

This is the kind of story that prompted me to host the topic on “Bullies”.  This girl is beautifully brave and I hope you hear what she has to say.  Her voice is only going to get stronger with our support.  Help Courtney share her her message, her voice! DROWNING IN HER WORDS by Courtney…

BEING BULLIED IS NOT YOUR FAULT

Today’s guest is Jake with Routine Dreamer.  I found him one day when I was trying to find a younger point of view.  I loved his blog and the things he chose to write about.  I love his attitude and his perspective.  Truly an inspiring teen! BEING BULLIED IS NOT YOUR FAULT by Jake at…