my world • bettering communities
by Signe Whitson, LSW on October 22nd, 2010 | 2 Comments »
According to the American Justice Department, one out of every four children is bullied. Studies show that those statistics leap for homosexual youth, who are bullied at an alarming four times the rate of heterosexual youth. What’s more, 85% of children with disabilities are regular victims of social exclusion…
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mom • parenting
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on July 14th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
By Signe Whitson LCSW, brought to you by a baby clothes boutique
Round-the-clock internet availability and 24/7 cell phone access gives kids the opportunity to be in touch at any (and every) moment. For many tweens and teens, it is a thrill to be able to connect with friends beyond…
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by Jyl Johnson Pattee on June 2nd, 2010 | 7 Comments »
We all want to raise kids with high character—kids that can navigate life's circumstances and challenges with integrity. As moms, how do we teach them what to do if they are bullied? How can we raise them to be problem solvers? How can we help them to celebrate diversity and…
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