The Dignity Stance By Naomi DrewNovember 26, 2012May 21, 2022 Categories: Counselors, Creating community, Educators, Emotionally safe schools, General Interest, Health and Safety, Parents, Problem solving, Relationships, Social and Emotional Growth, Students, Taking care of yourself Leave a comment Tips for responding to meanness or bullying by Naomi Drew Note from Jane Bluestein: Ms. Drew recommends teaching kids the following strategies. I think this information would also be valuable for adults in a similar situation.
You Belong By Naomi DrewNovember 26, 2012May 21, 2022 Categories: Counselors, Educators, Health and Safety, Parents, Social and Emotional Growth, Students, Tolerance and Respect Leave a comment You Belong Poem by Naomi Drew Come join in, come join in, no matter your background or color of skin. You are of value for all that you are, your special uniqueness will carry you far. It’s not about the way you look, your size, or weight, or height. What matters most is what’s inside,…
Bullying Checklist for Kids By Naomi DrewNovember 26, 2012May 21, 2022 Categories: Counselors, Creating community, Culture and Community, Educators, Emotionally safe schools, Health and Safety, Parents, Problem solving, School climate, Social and Emotional Growth, Students, Tolerance and Respect Leave a comment Check Your Behavior Take this self-test to find out if you’re doing anything that’s considered to be bullying. Do you do any of the following on a regular basis? – Purposely try to make another person feel bad. – Make fun of people to hurt or embarrass them. – Engage in lots of name-calling. –…
7 Steps to Bully-Proofing Kids By Naomi DrewNovember 26, 2012May 21, 2022 Categories: Counselors, Creating community, Culture and Community, Educators, Emotionally safe schools, Health and Safety, Parents, Problem solving, Social and Emotional Growth Leave a comment Ways to Increase Confidence and Decrease Vulnerability 1. Teach them to value their self-worth. Every child needs to know they don’t have to look, act, dress, learn, or be like everyone else to be worthy of respect. Affirm their talents, strengths, and competencies so they can always remember who they are at the core, regardless…