What is workplace bullying? Workplace bullying is harmful, targeted behavior that happens at work. It might be spiteful, offensive, mocking, or intimidating. It forms a pattern, and it tends to be directed at one person or a few people. A few examples of bullying include: targeted practical jokes being purposely misled about work duties, like…
Read MoreHow to get your kids to open up to you about being bullied
Every parent knows, a foolproof way to get kids to clam up is to ask them about their days. “How was school today?” typically yields a one-word answer at best. (OK) It’s important to learn about what goes on in your child’s life when you are not around. 1 out of 5 kids say they…
Read MoreI.M.E. FOUNDATION IS AN ANTI BULLYING SITE
We aim to inspire motivate and encourage We are committed to addressing the needs of a large population of students who are being bullied or have been bullied in the past. We want to increase awareness and provide resources to all participants, improve engagement strategies and outcomes by providing services that will benefit those who…
Read MoreSigns to look for
Message to parents these are signs that your child could be a victim of bullying or is a bully. Its important for you to talk to your children and find out what is going on in their lives especially at the beginning of their school year. Bullies don’t have a special time of year to…
Read MoreIs your child being bullied?
It’s been said name-calling and teasing are just part of growing up, a rite of passage that all kids go through. “Many people out there think that adults are making too much of a fuss about it, that we should leave kids to their own devices. We know better now. I have talked to people…
Read MoreLet’s talk about suicide
There is a strong link between bullying and suicide, as suggested by recent bullying-related suicides in the US and other countries. Parents, teachers, and students learn the dangers of bullying and help students who may be at risk of committing suicide. In recent years, a series of bullying-related suicides in the US and across the…
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