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Archive for July, 2011
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"Doing Nothing…Does Nothing:" One Principal's "Do Something" Strategy for Coping with Bullying in School
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I love the non-traditional approach this Nevada Principal took to dealing with bullies and bullying at his school. Sometimes “Doing the Right Thing” begins by just doing something…
http://newrochelle.patch.com/articles/taking-action-to-stop-bullying
Backhanded Compliments and Sugarcoated Hostility: How to Recognize the 10 Common Passive Aggressive Phrases
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Is there someone in your life who consistently makes you feel like you are on an emotional roller coaster? Do you know a person who is friendly one day but sulks and withdraws the next? Does a family member or friend consistently procrastinate, postpone, stall, and shut down any emotionally-laden conversations? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, chances are you may be interacting with a passive aggressive person. (more…)
"May I Please?" and "No Can Do:" Guidelines for Kids on Making and Refusing Requests Assertively
413 years
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Do you know a child who is a little on the timid side when it comes to asking for what he needs? Does the word “pushover” come to mind when you think of how he is treated by his friends? While most kids are unreservedly bold in making and refusing requests from parents and siblings, it is quite common for youth to have difficulty asserting themselves with non-family members. Adults can help kids develop skills to assert important needs and refuse unreasonable requests by teaching fundamental assertiveness skills. (more…)