Back to school routine

Now that summer is almost over many struggle with how to get their kids back on a routine so that they will be ready for the big day. Here are some practical tips on ensuring they are well rested and back on track. Read more

Bullying Website Geared At Helping Victims

With the issue of bullying increasing and the topic being at the forefront of academic and social institutions, more and more articles, publications and websites are cropping up. As parents we all know that the affect that bulling can have on children and young adults can be devastating. Cyberbullying is a new issue but one the schools have to deal with on a daily basis.

With the awareness increasing as to the need to stop bullying in its tracks, we will do our best to provide information as we get it. In that in mind we introduce the following websites developed in Canada by a parent and teacher who sent us this information in response to one of our bullying articles.

A Canadian teacher and parent named Bill Belsey is President of a website developed to address issues with bullying. President of Bullying.org, this organization wanted to share some educational resources that might be helpful to parents, educators and students in their efforts to better address bullying.

Regardless of where you live, bullying and its affects are the same and this website and its resources may be very helpful.

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Why Canada Can’t Stop Bullies

Canada can’t stop bullies. In fact, we rank 36th out of 40th for abuse in schoolyards.

Some would blame it on a culture where violence is glorified while some say it is lack of real policy and monitoring success of any such policy. Either excuse, shame on Canada.

Children everyday are being bullied in schoolyards without much being done at the school and board levels. Read more

‘Beyond 3:30′ School Club Keeps Kids Off Street

Toronto has come up with a very innovative club called Beyond 3:30 that helps keep kids off the street. As reported by Katie Daubs of the Toronto Star, the after-school program at Rockcliffe Middle School is meeting with fanfare from kids, teachers and the community. Read more

Parents Pay Attention for Kids Who Can’t

Valentina D’Aliesio
Freelance Writer

The bookcase in the corner is littered with books of various sizes and a computer shines a white light onto the chestnut-coloured desk. Behind the desk sits Lea Lacerenza, who sighs just as she begins to tell her story.

“A few years ago, I had a kid who lost control one day and beat up his parents pretty badly,” says Lacerenza, a remedial research teacher for the Toronto District School Board. “Especially the father. Because of this event, there was no choice but to remove the boy from the house. He behaved fine on medication but when it wore off, he was climbing up the walls.”

Lacerenza must deal with these types of incidents regularly as someone who works with children in remedial programs. Read more

Movement to Slow Down Pace for Children Grows

Are you one of the many parents running around frantically while you drive your kids to events, have them scheduled in too many activities and want it all for them? Feeling a little burned out …both for yourself and the kids. A movement is now growing, whether out of economic necessity or just plain had enough. Read more

Be a Hero to Your Daughter

As a father have you ever wondered what impact you have on your daughter and her future outlook. How a woman feels about herself goes back to how dad treated her as a little girl. Read more

Madonna Adoption Approved

Madonna was allowed to adopt Chifundo “Mercy” James last week. Word has it she has since moved the little girl to a luxurious hotel with her own nanny and nurse. Legal issues and setting up travel papers for Mercy are currently underway. Read more

Bullying

As every parent knows, bullying is a serious problem for children. Whether your child is the victim, the bully or the bystanders, bullying affects a child’s self esteem, grades and future. Read more

Games Workshop – keeping kids off video games

Keeping kids off video games can be a full-time job for a parent. With the constant allure of the newest and greatest video game, many surrender to the temptation of giving in. Research has proven that video game addiction is a serious problem but what is a parent to do.

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