Bullying

Middle schoolers who have a history of trauma or being bullied are more likely to perceive negative peer interactions as continued bullying. It is important for middle school girls to understand that someone can be insensitive, thoughtless, immature, mean and even aggressive without it being bullying. Social struggles are common among young people without it…

Girls are known for being nurturing, social creatures, so why do middle school girls, in particular, have such a notorious reputation for drama, betrayal, and backstabbing? Friend groups change so much during middle school, as teens mature at different rates and start exploring their interests, and yet when these friendships start to shift, girls are…

The movie Mean Girls is not just an exaggerated cult teen drama. Girls may be less physically aggressive than boys, but they are just as capable of being mean in other ways that may come across as harmless. If your daughter is being bullied at school, talk to her about how to recognize signs of…

It usually begins with a phone call from school or another parent saying your daughter is bullying their child. Your immediate reaction is to jump on the defense. But all children, including yours, are capable of bullying. Bullying behavior can be learned through tv shows, media, other kids at school, and sometimes family dynamics. The…

Bullying in teen girls and boys continues to be a prevalent issue in schools across the country. No longer is bullying confined to face-to-face interactions–the creation of the internet has opened up an entirely new platform for bullying to occur. With 1 in 5 teens experiencing bullying first hand, it’s surprising more isn’t being done.…

No parent wants to believe their child is capable of internet bullying–but this type of denial often leaves the child to self-destruct and continue this problematic behavior into adulthood. Internet bullying behavior isn’t incurable, it’s something that can be helped with the right methods. The Washington Post recently published an article discussing ways parents can…

Treatment for bullying victims may need a lot more attention than it’s currently getting. According to a new study, bullying can leave a pretty deep scar even into college—especially on young girls. ScienceDaily recently reported on the details of the new study. Serious psychological trauma The new study from the University of Illinois included nearly…

Teen bullying has been a common occurrence for generations. Most of us have experienced a form of bullying at some point in our lives. According to the American Society for the Positive Care of Children, 28 percent of students 12 to 18 years-old report being bullied at school. Why do some kids find teen bullying…

“Finding Dory”: Shattering Box Office Records & Disability Stereotypes Disney Pixar has been known for embracing differences in their characters for generations. It is no surprise that their new film “Finding Dory” embodied these qualities as well. “Finding Dory” is a recently released movie that is connected to Disney Pixar’s “Finding Nemo.” Both movies are…