By KIM KILBRIDE Tribune Staff Writer Michelle Wegner recognizes the value of social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. The Granger mom uses them every day to promote her blog. But, when it comes to her three daughters’ use of the same technology, she straddles the line. Wegner acknowledges the potential dangers and misuse that [...]
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Daily Mail Published: 00:00 May 10, 2010 London: Parents of seven boys forced to leave one of Britain’s top public schools over bullying claims are planning to launch a legal appeal to have their sons reinstated. Uppingham School’s sixth-form pupils staged a mass revolt in support of the boys last week, leaving lessons and marching [...]
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May 9, 2010 More information There’s dance and volleyball, reading and acting, arts and crafts. There are even field trips. Sure, the Alternatives for Girls Rise N’ Shine summer program in southwest Detroit is a good time — but it’s also a way to teach the girls valuable life skills. MORE >>>
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(NOTE: Play activities as anti-bullying strategy? This is an interesting approach that I thought I’d share. If any of our readers have experience with this or a similar “play” strategy, please let me know. – Mike) Alexandra Perrucci-McBrideMelanya Helene interacts with a child at a Play After Play performance, where children watch a short performance, [...]
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