What should you do if your child is being bullied? Boys Town announced strategies to help keep your child safe from bullies. The national child and healthcare organization, which started more than 90 years ago, is a leader in parenting advice. Following are five ways to bully-proof your children: 1. Encouragement Encourage your child to… [Read More]
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Top five ways to help bully-proof your child
October 21, 2021
Did you know that 25 percent of public schools report that bullying among kids happens on a daily or weekly basis? And that 1 in 5 high school students report being bullied in the past year? The good news is that because bullying has made national headlines, schools and communities (and even celebrities) are taking… [Read More]
Five ways to help keep children learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
January 28, 2021
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has upended family life around the world. School closures, working remotely, physical distancing — it’s a lot for parents to navigate. Robert Jenkins, UNICEF’s Global Chief of Education, offers five tips to help keep children’s education on track while they’re staying home. 1. Plan a routine together Try to establish… [Read More]
The Salvation Army to offer parenting classes for fathers
January 10, 2019
Courses range from fathering without fear and anger to dealing with substance abuse The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County, in partnership with Made Men Worldwide Inc., will be offering several courses to help fathers become the best possible fathers they can be. Courses range from fathering without fear and anger to dealing with substance abuse…. [Read More]
Calm parents can help calm kids with ADHD
June 28, 2018
Awareness about and diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in minority populations in the United States has increased over the past decade. The higher numbers diagnosed likely are the result of more widespread attention to signs, symptoms, and diagnosis. As a result, ADHD has been increasingly recognized among African Americans. As challenging as it… [Read More]
