Whether or not you have watched Netflix‘s series, “13 Reasons Why,” you probably have heard of it. It’s a scripted series, produced by superstar Selena Gomez, which has generated a lot of buzz due to its plot, which is centered on a group of high school students, where the protagonist is recounting why she killed… [Read More]
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Nearly two-thirds (62%) of 9- to 11-year olds say they have been bullied at least “once or twice” and children who say they prioritize “caring about others” are far less likely to bully and more likely to reach out to other kids in kindness, according to a major national survey commissioned by Cartoon Network. The… [Read More]
Bullying is an epidemic in schools today, but Port Arthur ISD is taking the lead in ensuring students’ and parents’ concerns don’t go unnoticed. The 100 percent anonymous reporting tool allows students to ‘See Something, Do Something’, and encourages students to report on bullying, cyber bullying, harassment, dating violence, school threats, drug/alcohol usage, and other… [Read More]
Whether or not you have watched Netflix‘s new series, “13 Reasons Why,” you probably have heard of it. It’s a new scripted series, produced by superstar Selena Gomez, which have generated a lot of buzz due to it’s plot, which is centered on a group of high school students, where the protagonist is recounting why… [Read More]
“Ask Lina” is a special editorial series where we invite you to send us your parenting questions in the comments below and our teen & tween emotional expert, Lina Acosta Sandaal, gives you tips that will help you navigate these crucial “in-between years.” I watched my daughter’s eyes swell up with tears and thought, “here… [Read More]
I’m very fortunate to have a father who expressed care from a young age. It’s often assumed that mothers show their love and dads have a harder time. One of my favorite Valentine’s memories is a coin bank that my ‘Pa’ gave me when I was about 9. It was the ‘little shop of… [Read More]
Bullying is not always easy to detect in our children. Children who are bullied or threatened at school may deny or minimize their bullying experiences for a number of reasons. For example, they may want to preserve a perceived friendship, maintain participation in a social circle, or fear that if their parents become involved, they… [Read More]