Be Yourself!
One of the most important lessons I have learned in life is always be yourself! Don’t pretend to be someone or something you are not just to make other people happy or like you. If the face you show to the world…
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Why Should A Child Train Jiu-Jitsu?
Friends often ask of me, ‘would you recommend jiu-jitsu for my child?’ My answer is ‘of course!’ The question that they really mean to ask however is ‘WHY would you recommend jiu-jitsu for my child?’. Well, like any martial art,…
Why Should A Child Train Jiu-Jitsu?
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…
Kids! Tell A Trusted Adult About Any Bullying
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…
Kids! Help Your Classmates
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…
Kids! Don’t Give Bullying An Audience
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. •…
Kids! Be Friendly To Someone In Need
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!…
Kids! Set A Good Example By Not Being A Bully Yourself
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…
Give Your Child The Tools Needed To Stand Against A Bully
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.…
Bring A Powerful and Proven Anti Bullying Program to Your School Campus
Too often we view bullying as a ‘school issue’ or a ‘kid problem’. It is important for us to understand that bullying is a much broader problem; a crisis that must be addressed on a community and societal level. In…