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Here's to a kicking off a great week with some positive inspiration!
Fun Fact: Walt Disney was afraid of mice
Inspirational Quote: "Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere." -Carl Sagan
Word to ponder: Zeal!
Bible Verse: "For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another." -1 John 3:11
Service Project of the Week: Find an old coloring book and color a picture. THEN, fold it up and write a witty quote on the outside...THEN leave it in a friends mailbox or on a friends windshield : )
Story: The other day I was driving back home after a long stressful day of work and one of my favorite songs came on the radio... so I cranked it up and jammed out the whole way home dancing and everything. Simple moments like that really make me happy to be alive. Do yourself a favor and take some time out of your day just for you- do something that is crazy and goofy and makes you smile. Create your nirvana! I DARE you!! Live in Laughter, Light, and pure LOVE! -m
Thanks Mandi!
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Anyone Can Be A Bully
In a book entitled "Bully Free Classroom, by Allan L. Beane, PHD he says: "To little supervision of children and adolescents can contribute to the development of bullying behavior." He goes on to say that Children need to get the message that bullying behavior is not okay."
My hobby is training dogs and I have found that dogs like kids like to push the limits. I just recently purchased a Golden Retriever puppy and she likes to torment her older brother a White German Sepherd mix who is two years older than her. She will bit, kick, scratch and he will do the same. I have to step in at times to remind them to play fair or give them time away from one another. My children also have had their moments where I need to step in to break it up. It is up to us as parents and care givers to not only break up a potential bully situation but also teach them that anyone can end up being a bully if they don't watch what they say and do.
My hobby is training dogs and I have found that dogs like kids like to push the limits. I just recently purchased a Golden Retriever puppy and she likes to torment her older brother a White German Sepherd mix who is two years older than her. She will bit, kick, scratch and he will do the same. I have to step in at times to remind them to play fair or give them time away from one another. My children also have had their moments where I need to step in to break it up. It is up to us as parents and care givers to not only break up a potential bully situation but also teach them that anyone can end up being a bully if they don't watch what they say and do.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Why Do Kids Bully Other Kids?
Why do kids bully other kids? I asked a group of young campers at the Beverly Hills Club, Beverly Hills, Michigan, summer safety day camp for children. To my surprise each camper had a different reason why kids bully other kids.
Here is a list of there answers:
Why do kids bully other kids?
They are jealous of other kids.
They learn from their dad how to be mean.
Other kids taught them to be bullies.
They have problems at home.
They like being mean to other kids.
No one is ever nice to them and that is why they bully.
Bullies have low self-esteem.
Bullies want to be better than everyone else.
Bullies are afraid of other kids.
They think no one likes them.
Their dad never takes them to McDonalds.
Why do you think kids bully other kids?
Email me and I will post it richard@richardpaul.com
We offer No Bully Club Buttons, T-Shirts and Door Hangers for more information on purchasing them call 800-579-8051 or email me at richard@richardpaul.com
Here is a list of there answers:
Why do kids bully other kids?
They are jealous of other kids.
They learn from their dad how to be mean.
Other kids taught them to be bullies.
They have problems at home.
They like being mean to other kids.
No one is ever nice to them and that is why they bully.
Bullies have low self-esteem.
Bullies want to be better than everyone else.
Bullies are afraid of other kids.
They think no one likes them.
Their dad never takes them to McDonalds.
Why do you think kids bully other kids?
Email me and I will post it richard@richardpaul.com
We offer No Bully Club Buttons, T-Shirts and Door Hangers for more information on purchasing them call 800-579-8051 or email me at richard@richardpaul.com
Monday, July 30, 2007
Bullying Hurts Everyone
Children who see other children being bullied in most cases are afraid to speak out.
They think if they say something the bully can turn on them or that they can be his next victim.
There are studies that have shown how some children who are spectators of a bullying situation have joined in on the bullying too.
I read a story of a child who witnessed a bully situation, told her parents what shesaw and both the mom and dad told her not to tell anyone or "stay out of it." Our children need to be taught what to do in a bullying situation even if they are not the victim. Like I have have told thousands of students at the many schools I visit each year; "A hero is someone who hears something, tells someone and puts an end to it."
They think if they say something the bully can turn on them or that they can be his next victim.
There are studies that have shown how some children who are spectators of a bullying situation have joined in on the bullying too.
I read a story of a child who witnessed a bully situation, told her parents what shesaw and both the mom and dad told her not to tell anyone or "stay out of it." Our children need to be taught what to do in a bullying situation even if they are not the victim. Like I have have told thousands of students at the many schools I visit each year; "A hero is someone who hears something, tells someone and puts an end to it."
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Team No Bully!
The best way to put an end to bullying is to work as a team.
If your child or a student is a victim of a bully you should create a No Bully Team.
Each member keeps a watchful eye to not only silently protect the victim but also make sure that the bully isn't bullying other students as well.
There was a teacher at my son's elementary who was a great anti-bully team member.
One of his students was on the verge of becoming the classroom bully. When ever the boy would tease or try to push another kid he would quickly walk over to him, put his arm on the kids shoulder and gradually guide him away from the kids he was bullying. In time the boy stopped teasing and pushing other kids.
Please share your comments and suggestions: www.richardpaull.com or richard@richardpaul.com
If your child or a student is a victim of a bully you should create a No Bully Team.
Each member keeps a watchful eye to not only silently protect the victim but also make sure that the bully isn't bullying other students as well.
There was a teacher at my son's elementary who was a great anti-bully team member.
One of his students was on the verge of becoming the classroom bully. When ever the boy would tease or try to push another kid he would quickly walk over to him, put his arm on the kids shoulder and gradually guide him away from the kids he was bullying. In time the boy stopped teasing and pushing other kids.
Please share your comments and suggestions: www.richardpaull.com or richard@richardpaul.com
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Cyber Bullying Information
Richard,
While you were in the kids' tent at Muskegon Summer Celebration, we talked a bit about software to monitor and control kids' Internet access. I've been trying to find a few good suggestions for you, but the list is long. I've been trying to narrow down the list of potential software for monitoring kids online - MAN is there a lot of it out there these days! So far, it's looking like the reviews I've found are generally liking either WebWatcher or NetNanny (as far as Windows machines go) - but admittedly I've not had a chance to really read all of the reviews I've found in various searches.
It appears that the main thing to consider is what kinds of features you want:
Some have remote monitoring, some send reports via email, some you have to physically access the machine being monitored to get the info. Some have to be configured on the machine being monitored, some can be configured remotely. Some offer an administrator a chance to override a block temporarily, some that's apparently a chore. The list of "this will", "this won't", "this one maybe...." goes on for every feature you can think of.
Prices vary from free to just over $100, and some of them require online service plans that I've seen priced at up to $150.00 per year. (EEK!)
I'll keep trying to sort out the list, but if you can send me a quick note with the features you consider primary, I can focus my search on more appropriate targets. :-)
Chat with you later!
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Ken Thies Owner/Engineer
KaT's Corner Recording
While you were in the kids' tent at Muskegon Summer Celebration, we talked a bit about software to monitor and control kids' Internet access. I've been trying to find a few good suggestions for you, but the list is long. I've been trying to narrow down the list of potential software for monitoring kids online - MAN is there a lot of it out there these days! So far, it's looking like the reviews I've found are generally liking either WebWatcher or NetNanny (as far as Windows machines go) - but admittedly I've not had a chance to really read all of the reviews I've found in various searches.
It appears that the main thing to consider is what kinds of features you want:
Some have remote monitoring, some send reports via email, some you have to physically access the machine being monitored to get the info. Some have to be configured on the machine being monitored, some can be configured remotely. Some offer an administrator a chance to override a block temporarily, some that's apparently a chore. The list of "this will", "this won't", "this one maybe...." goes on for every feature you can think of.
Prices vary from free to just over $100, and some of them require online service plans that I've seen priced at up to $150.00 per year. (EEK!)
I'll keep trying to sort out the list, but if you can send me a quick note with the features you consider primary, I can focus my search on more appropriate targets. :-)
Chat with you later!
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Ken Thies Owner/Engineer
KaT's Corner Recording
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Cyber Bullying
Cyber bullying is a new tool bullies have been using to hurt their victims. I was presenting at a school in Houghton Lake, Michigan and when I arrived my client informed me of a cyber bullying issue that took place the evening before and how the victim was devastated.
There are many products on the market that parents can use to police what is being sent. unfortunately I have yet to hear of a product that puts a sent item in a holding pattern till a parent can review it. I have been told by many technicians that there are no full proof ways to catch the bully before he strikes on the Internet. They say the best defense is the parents watching and overseeing the computer activities.
If you have a comment or suggestions please share it on this blog or email me at
richard@richardpaul.com
There are many products on the market that parents can use to police what is being sent. unfortunately I have yet to hear of a product that puts a sent item in a holding pattern till a parent can review it. I have been told by many technicians that there are no full proof ways to catch the bully before he strikes on the Internet. They say the best defense is the parents watching and overseeing the computer activities.
Here is some information on parent control software:
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/software/parental-control-software/index.html
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/features/details/parentalcontrols.mspx
If you have a comment or suggestions please share it on this blog or email me at
richard@richardpaul.com
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