With so many different martial art styles available in Scranton, it can be hard for a parent to understand the differences between styles when trying to choose what would be best for your child. Here are just a few of…

If you witness bullying or are victimized by bullying yourself tell a trusted adult.  An adult can help stop bullying by intervening during an altercation, preventing it in the first place by talking to the bully, or simply by giving…

Help the target being bullied get away from the situation! There is one very simple and safe way that children can help the child being bullied get away.  Create a distraction. If the bully isn’t rewarded with the attention they are…

Don’t give bullying an audience! If you witness someone bullying another, don’t encourage the behavior by giving it an audience. Instead of laughing or supporting the bullying let those who bully know that their behavior isn’t funny or entertaining. •…

Be a friend to the person being bullied! Children can help a target of a bully simply by being nice to victim at another time. Being friendly can go a long way toward letting someone know that they are not alone!…

Set a good example by not bullying others! When a child knows not to bully other children will follow their lead. To help even more, children should actively participate in anti-bullying projects and activities. • Talk with your children, take…

A child’s helplessness to stand up for themselves against a bully is rooted in fear for their personal well-being. The victim knows that they need to defy the bully in order to make the harassment stop but they are scared.…