Tag: bullying
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Advertisers Abandon Fox News After Call to Action from Parkland Survivor
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent turn of events, Fox News host Laura Ingraham is facing significant backlash following her disparaging comments about Parkland shooting survivor Alex Rivera. Ingraham’s decision to mock Rivera over his college rejections has sparked outrage, leading to a mass exodus of advertisers from her show. After Ingraham’s thoughtless remarks, Rivera…
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Essential Insights from a Third-Grader on Handling Bullies
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, coming to terms with the fact that your child might be a victim of bullying is a challenging realization. I found myself grappling with this issue when my daughter, who has always been recognized as one of the most compassionate and inclusive kids in her class, began facing bullying.…
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5 Essential Lessons About Bullying for My Kindergartner
Get Pregnant Fast It happened sooner than I expected. My 4-year-old, Jake, faced his first encounter with bullying this summer while at camp. Until then, he had mostly played within the safe boundaries of home and his pre-K classroom. My innocent child, who had only heard of bullies through books and cartoons, was unprepared for…
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Why My Child Might Strike Yours: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Sep. 17, 2020 Originally Published: April 13, 2018 A few weeks ago, I received a call from my son’s principal informing me that he had been involved in a physical altercation at school. She explained that my son had been punched in the face, and while he was fine, he didn’t…
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That Awkward Moment When Your High School Bully Sends You a Friend Request
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: June 7, 2023 Earlier this week, I picked up my phone to find a flurry of notifications lingering over the Facebook app. A college buddy had liked my throwback pictures, my uncle shared yet another political meme, and someone had posted an adorable dog video. But then I saw it—Jamie Smith…
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An Elementary Principal’s Controversial Take on Bullying: Is It All About Being Less Annoying?
Get Pregnant Fast In a baffling turn of events, an elementary school principal from Oregon, Michael Turner, has sparked outrage with his recent comments regarding bullying. Turner, the principal of Maple Grove Elementary in Scio, believes he has found the key to addressing bullying: the kids who are bullied need to tone down their behavior.…
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Celebrities Rally Around Young Boy’s Heartfelt Call to End Bullying
Get Pregnant Fast In a moving display of solidarity, stars from across the nation have come together to support a young boy from Tennessee who bravely shared his struggles with bullying in a heartfelt video that quickly gained traction online. The young man, named Jason Thompson, opened up about his painful experiences at school, drawing…
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School Policy Promotes Inclusion Over ‘Best Friends’
Get Pregnant Fast A recent discussion has emerged online regarding an elementary school policy that appears to discourage students from having a “best friend.” This policy has sparked intense debate, as one might expect. While the headline may seem alarming, the actual intent is rooted in fostering inclusivity to ensure that no child feels isolated…
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Why Love, Simon Is the Essential Film for Today’s Youth
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Alex Johnson, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to you, the visionary director behind Love, Simon. Recently, I had the pleasure of taking my two sons—my 13-year-old, Noah, and my openly gay nearly 11-year-old, Ethan—to an advanced screening of the film. Ethan approached me last week, excited…