Did you know October is anti-bullying awareness month? Yep, it’s true. Which got me thinking, are you hip, up to date, and in the know with your bully knowledge? If you are, then great, you know characteristics of a bully. For example, not all bullies use physical force. And you are probably also aware that saying mean and false things about someone online on sites such as Facebook is called cyberbullying. If you could not answer yes to any of these questions, no worries, here is your chance! All the month of October, I will be blogging on bullying,…
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What Every “One Directioner” Needs
Are You A One Directioner? Do You know The Words To All Their Songs? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then I have some exciting news! Coming soon to a cyberspace near you is my new eBook, The Cure for a One Direction Infection, A Devotional. Perfect for any one directioner. This book chronicles the Up All Night album. Together we will unpack each song, look at the lyrics, understand what each song means, and how it can apply to you. Believe it or not, each song has a message. Sometimes good… sometimes bad, but there is always…
Is Your State Protecting Your Child from Cyber Bullies?
[box]“I really don’t see the reason of trying, or for talking, or for breathing. I’m just done.”[/box] This quote, from the movie Cyber Bully, is painstakingly crafted from Taylor Hillridge, a 17-year-old teen who is repeatedly being tormented online through a popular social media site. The attacks, in the form of rumors and lies soon find Taylor at school. These cyber bullies, or as I call them, “mean girls” (based on the character’s from the movie Mean Girls) continue their assault. Students start to look at her funny, begin to talk about her through whispers and pointed fingers, and a…