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Archive for December, 2011

More Tips For Bullying Between Siblings

Friday, December 30th, 2011

Bullying Between Siblings
I’ve noticed that one of the more popular posts here is about bullying between siblings.  The list of comments continues to grow.  I see stories of exasperated parents, frustrated and hurt siblings (of all ages), concerned relatives, current problems, past problems, etc.  Some have passed on insight while others are looking for answers.

Today I wanted to add to that sharing experience with a few extra tips.  I found an article on this website, Public Safety Canada, with some good suggestions for many people involved in a bullying situation.  When you click through, I hope you find what applies best to your situation.  It’s one long list, so keep scrolling through the entire page.

Here it is again – Public Safety Canada – First Steps to Stop Bullying

Keep in mind that bullying has these four elements (quoted from the site):

Making Tough Decisions At The Holidays – No Bullying

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

Hello, readers. It’s that time of year – holiday songs, decorations, presents, shopping, baking, and so on. But for some people, the holidays bring a lot more discomfort than joy.

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