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Classroom Circles/Meetings are a critical component to the success of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP), Mindfulness, and Restorative Practices. An OBPP research study has shown that teachers who systematically used class meetings in their anti-bullying work obtained larger reductions in bullying problems one year after introduction of OBPP compared to those who used class meetings […]
Pink Shirt Day is my favorite day of the year every year! I first heard about this International Anti-Bullying Observation a few years ago from a colleague who just happens to know that bullying prevention is my passion and pink is my favorite color. He said, “Pinkie, have you heard about Pink Shirt Day? You are […]
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is “a brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.” These kids have trouble functioning as everyone else does in a typical classroom setting. Children who are managing ADHD behaviors tend to be disciplined […]
We are honored to share that Redfin has reached out to us to connect on bullying prevention at home. It turns out that Redfin does much more than real estate! They also take it a step further to provide tools for maintaining a healthy and healing home environment. This well-researched article goes into great detail on parenting strategies if […]
In recent months we have been researching and developing some peer-to-peer models in response to a common request by our school partners. Here is a snapshot of our research findings, requests, and how we plan to respond with our new Student-Led Assembly! Research: Mentoring is a psychosocial intervention that brings two people together into a trusting relationship […]
So often I hear adults commenting on today’s youth in a negative manner: too much technology, lazy, playing with silly toys, disrespectful, revealing clothing, selfish, entitled, the list goes on and on. Youth hear these negative stereotypes constantly, and it definitely has an impact on their own views of themselves and others around them. Stereotypes […]
While attending the International Bullying Prevention Association (IBPA) conference in Nashville this year, there was a fascinating session on blame. The presenting researchers, Dr. Isaac Karikari and Dr. James R. Brown had conducted a study on school climate in which they interviewed bus drivers, administrators, parents, and social workers about the perceived prevalence and responses […]
Sometimes we find that when the seasons change, or the holidays come bounding into our lives we start to feel like our stress level is on the rise or going through the roof. We can’t seem to pinpoint why there may be an increase in why we feel overwhelmed, down, or irritable; our lives and […]
PBIS seems to be the new thing everyone is talking about in schools, and even though it can be a popular topic of discussion, it is sometimes difficult to know what it really is. PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports and its goal is to replace punishment with support and encouragement. Our Monterey […]