Culture and Safety

Resources for parents and other caregivers

Topics relating to culture and community, including promoting social and emotional growth, cultural and social influences, health and safety issues, bullying and friendship, and building independence and problem solving skills.

articles, handouts, and blogs | products | podcasts | presentations

 Articles, handouts, and blogs

7 Steps to Bully-Proofing Kids by Naomi Drew
An Alternative to Advice Giving: Questions to guide problem solving
Appreciating Diversity: What kids are really learning
Are We Still Guilty of Gender Stereotyping? Self-assessment survey
Bullying Checklist for Kids by Naomi Drew
Children at Risk: Common characteristics and family patterns
The Challenge of Setting Boundaries
The Dignity Stance
Expert on Bullying Discusses Ways to Reduce the Problem
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Friendships
Industrial Age vs. Information Age
Jane Bluestein Discusses Emotionally Safe Schools: Interview
The Myth of the Self-Esteem “Myth”
Non-Supportive Responses to Avoid: Yes, these really do make things worse!
Perfectionism vs. The Healthy Pursuit of Excellence
Pretty and Popular: Bias and Discrimination in Schools
The School as a Dysfunctional Family (Systems dysfunction)
Stressful or Painful School Experiences: Events that can compromise emotional safety and learning
What’s Wrong with I-Messages?
“You Belong” poem by Naomi Drew

Products

Book: The Book of Article Reprints
Book: Creating Emotionally Safe Schools
Book: High School’s Not Forever
Book: Listas Para Padres: Qué Hacer Y Qué No
Book: The Parent’s Little Book of Lists: Do’s and Don’ts of Effective Parenting
Book: Parents, Teens and Boundaries: How to Draw the Line

Audio: Parent Tapes (CDs or mp3 download)

Video: Win-Win Parenting

Articles: Individual article reprints for educators, counselors, parents, and general interest.

Stationery Item: Elementary Booster Shots reproducible black-line masters for elementary kids
Stationery Item: Secondary Booster Shots reproducible black-line masters for secondary kids
Stationery Item: “Pads” on the Back

Free download: “Pads” on the Back Templates in multiple languages

Podcasts

The Adversity Connection with Dan Deigan
An Attitude of Gratitude with Judy Lawrence, M.S.Ed.
“Bully” is a Four-Letter Word with Jo Ann Freiberg
The Choice is Yours with Lynn Collins
Compassionate Schools with James Wright
“Constructive Differencing” with Jared Scherz
Creating an Environment of Resiliency in School with David Friedli
The Future and Art of Drug Education with Jeffrey Wolfsberg
No Kidding About Bullying with Naomi Drew
Perfectionism: What’s Bad About Being Too Good with Dr. Miriam Adderholdt

Presentations

Are Your Colleagues Driving You Crazy? Building bridges with difficult people in your life
Bearing Witness: Support for kids in crisis
Boundaries 101: From basic to black-belt self-care techniques
Character Counts: Building relationships that build character
Clearing the Hurdles in Challenging Relationships: Eliminating stress-producing obstacles in relationships
Creating Emotionally Safe Schools: Is your school an emotionally safe place?
Grownups, Kids, and Boundaries: How to draw the line
“No Really, I’m Fine!” Connecting with kids in emotional distress
Positively Positive at Home: Keeping the focus you want

Please Note: Some resource include material originally developed for educators with content that is equally applicable for parents and caregivers.

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