Parenting has always involved a certain amount of improvisation. You begin with lofty goals, a few parenting books, and the belief that you are a calm and centered person. Then your child melts down in the cereal aisle because the banana broke wrong, and suddenly you are whispering to a shoeless tiny person, “Please do […]
My father once told my brother Robby that his feelings were “not helpful,” which, if you think about it, is a bit like telling a fire it’s being inconvenient. The fire doesn’t care. It’s going to burn the kitchen down either way. This is the central problem with children and emotions. They have them constantly, […]
August is a strange month. Summer’s not quite over, but back-to-school is just around the corner. Families are squeezing in one last trip to the lake or making late-night Target runs for notebooks and glue sticks. But between the sunscreen and supply lists, there’s a quiet anxiety in the air. Especially for parents. Will this […]
In today’s digital age, the internet plays a vital role in our children’s lives. However, it also exposes them to potential risks, such as cyberbullying. As an expert in bullying prevention, I understand the importance of safeguarding your children online. In this blog post, I will provide you with essential tips to help protect your […]
Somewhere in the middle of touring, conference speaking, school visits, trainings, and trying to keep all the pieces of Box Out Bullying moving in the same direction, I ended up on Cash Cab with my brother. It was one of those strange, wonderful moments where real life suddenly feels like television because, of course, it […]
Do you ever feel like you’re spending so much time solving conflicts in the classroom that you’re more of a peacemaker than an educator? As a parent or caregiver, are you tired of your children getting into fights with their siblings? When children get together, conflict and disagreements are inevitable. I find that children often […]
An FBI sting operation, code name Varsity Blues, brought charges against dozens of rich and famous parents in 2019. They were accused of deceiving and corrupting college admission officers from some of the top centers of higher education in the country. It rocked the world of higher education. This new type of parent called the […]
The kids responded so well. We split our students into different age groups and each group was spellbound the entire time. And the message was so strong but in a way that spoke to our kids. We feel certain that it’s going to make a difference. We are so pleased that Box Out Bullying was able […]
Dear Fellow Educators, My name is Cara Fields and I am the principal at Beethoven Elementary School. I always look for innovative ways to promote anti-bullying initiatives. With almost 20 years of experience working with our youth, I’ve realized fun, engaging, and energetic forms of presentations work best with students. Our school’s motto is “Be […]
