Is bullying worse than it has ever been? A former bullied child shares his story and discusses the bullying kids encounter today. Read more…
Mental Health Awareness: Help Kids By Listening
Mara Shapiro
Don’t have all the answers for your child? You’re not alone. Professional, anonymous counsellors and services, like Kids Help Phone, can help encourage kids to talk and be heard. Read more…
Bully the Movie: Review and How to Cure Bullying
Mara Shapiro
Bully the movie follows five kids and their families dealing with bullying and what schools are doing—or not doing—to stop it. But who should be taking responsibility? Read more…
Girls’ Self-Esteem: Beauty Is in the Eye of the Facebook User
Mara Shapiro
Apparently to many teenage girls, being attractive is everything. And just to be sure they’re pretty enough, they’re asking for opinions about their looks—on the Internet. Are social media beauty contests harmless or harmful? Read more…
Bullying in Private Schools
Julie Greco
Although private schools are not immune to bullying, a private school environment has a number of advantages that help keep bullies at bay. Read more…
Help Your Kids Build Confidence and Self-Esteem
Marc Lapointe
A healthy self-esteem is your child’s key to a lifetime of success, mental health and happiness. Here are three proven ways to help increase confidence.
