The SportsKids of the Year

I found this "feel good" video on Facebook today. It's a heart-warming story about two brothers, and I recommend sharing it with the family. Often times we find our children looking up to their favorite athletes as role models. As this video shows, true role models can be every day citizens, no matter how young.

This mom gave her son an 18-point contract with his iPhone. Would you be tempted? - The Next Web

This mom gave her son an 18-point contract with his iPhone. Would you be tempted? - The Next Web:

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Wright's Law

Found this video on the New York Times website about an inspirational teacher who teaches his students through "wacky experiments," but much more through his own personal story. Throughout the video his students are always engaged to his lesson, through demonstrations or his words. He develops a tremendous rapport and relationship with all of his students. It's a touching video that I recommend..., it's certainly worth the time.

How Not to Talk With Children About the Sandy Hook Shooting - NYTimes.com

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Tips for Talking to Children About the Elementary School Mass Shooting - NYTimes.com

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Talking With Kids About News . PBS Parents | PBS

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The Truth About Bullying

I stumbled across this infographic online over our Thanksgiving Break.  The facts and statistics about bullying are well visualized for parents and students to comprehend.  I found the most important portion of the infographic The 6 Warning Signs that your Child is Being Bullied.  After school, our children so often keep to themselves like many other teenagers do.    Sometimes they want to chat with friends on OoVoo, listen to music, or text friends until their phone breaks....  Even when they wish for this independence, be sure to keep an eye on their demeanor.   Are they retreating into their bedroom with tears in their eyes?  Are they skipping dinner?  When was the last time they had a friend over?   Please look through the warning signs, and if you have any questions, or any red flags are raised in your mind, please never hesitate to contact me.

The Worst Mistakes Parents Make when Talking to Children

The Worst Mistakes Parents Make When Talking to Children

Stumbled across this article from Psychology Today and thought it had some interesting insight into using effective examples when talking to our children.  Unfortunately, it is difficult to remember these pointers when we are expressing our frustration.   Take a look at some of the examples and please feel free to let me know what you think, positive or negative!