What to wear? What not to wear? Everyone wants to look their best, but how do you know what’s right for you? It’s a common question for all of us, but especially tough heading back to school. It’s worth a think. Clothes certainly affect how others see you. In a world where clothing for young …
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When I was In Grade 2, a boy named David taunted me on my way home from school. He wouldn’t let me go past him without doing what he demanded. I didn’t want to, but because he was bigger than me, I did. I just wanted to get home. I didn’t know terms like “boundaries” …
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Originally posted on www.BullyingEpidemic.com When it comes to discrimination, we’ve usually got a name for it: racism, sexism, homophobia, hate crime. But there’s another form of discrimination so much a part of our society that we don’t see it for what it is. Researchers now have a name for it. Weight-Based Victimization: bullying kids (and …
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What is respect? What does it look like in action? How can I strengthen and support my sense of self-respect, especially through the teen years, a time when self-respect is often at an all-time low? How do I get respect from others, especially if I’m feeling kind of shaky about my own sense of respect? …
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One of the TV shows I watch after the kids are in bed is The Biggest Loser. I love watching ordinary people transform themselves through hard work, determination, and fueling their bodies with a nutritious and balanced diet. So when my 5-year old asked to watch the finale the day after it aired (thanks to …
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