Early Intervention May Prevent Bullying

What’s the best way to stop a bully? Don’t let him (or her) become one. Multiple studies have shown that teaching children positive social skills and taking proactive steps to prevent and discourage delinquent behavior can go a long way toward preventing bullying and providing a more effective learning environment.

Unfortunately, childhood bullying has become a 24/7 problem, and the anonymity of the Internet makes it more difficult to identify and punish bullies. But programs in which schools and the community work together to prevent bullying and reduce disruptive behavior can make a difference.

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Stop Bullying Before It Starts

Five words or less(NewsUSA) – What’s the best way to stop a bully? Don’t let him (or her) become one. Multiple studies have shown that teaching children positive social skills and taking proactive steps to prevent and discourage delinquent behavior can go a long way toward preventing bullying and providing a more effective learning environment.
Unfortunately, childhood bullying has become a 24/7 problem, and the anonymity of the Internet makes it more difficult to identify and punish bullies. But programs in which schools and the community work together to prevent bullying and reduce disruptive behavior can make a difference.
The benefits of bullying prevention programs include freeing teachers to teach, instead of spending their time disciplining students. These programs also cut down on chaos in the classroom and foster a positive learning environment.
Michelle Molina, president and CEO of PeaceBuilders says that “Children need to be given the skills so they can solve these problems and adults need to be the guides on the sides.”
According to the nonprofit organization Child Trends, PeaceBuilders has been found to work in increasing conflict resolution skills and reducing aggression and bullying.
PeaceBuilders is a program designed to foster a positive environment not only in schools, but at home and in the community. The program is already in place in thousands of schools across the United States, where it is successfully used to prevent and decrease bullying and other disruptive behavior.
PeaceBuilders is designed to combat bullying early through a combination of school-based programs, parent training and community outreach. Parents are a critical part of the program, ensuring that practices are duplicated at home. The PeaceBuilders program can be tailored to ages and developmental levels from preschool through high school.
The program works by first identifying risk factors for bullying, including violent or aggressive behavior, drug use and tobacco use. PeaceBuilders provides tools to foster civil behavior and to discourage disruptive behavior. Then a roadmap is created that includes regularly praising children and teens for good behavior at school and at home, while discouraging bad behavior. Involving parents in the behavior improvement before adolescence helps communities create a way of life that encourages people to be nicer to each other.
For more information, visit www.peacebuilders.com.

Top 5 Must Haves for Girls Going Back to School

Five words or less(NewsUSA) – From a young girl’s perspective, half the fun of going back to school is shopping for new clothes and school supplies to start the year off right.
For this year’s back-to-school season, Sanrio is launching a new collection of cute Hello Kitty products at Walmart for young girls. The collection includes everything needed to head back to school — sportswear, t-shirts, socks, shoes, underwear, sleepwear, backpacks, stationery, school supplies and accessories. Girls will love the wide range of Hello Kitty products while moms and dads will love the value!
Here’s a list of the top 5 Back-to-School Hello Kitty must-have everyday essentials to take your little girl back to school in style and under budget:
Dresses. This too-cute style selection features polka dots, color blocking and an all-in-one shrug combined to put your little girl at the head of the class. Pair it with pink sequined, Mary Jane-style shoes and Hello Kitty jewelry for an A+ grade.
Graphic Tees. Graphics lead the way in a collection of t-shirts featuring Hello Kitty and bright pops of color to keep girls on-trend.
Backpacks. Hello Kitty backpacks are perfect for the young and young-at-heart. They feature big, easy-to-access pockets to hold everything a girl needs for class and padded straps for comfort.
Lunch Cases. Our favorite lunch case features big zipper closures for little hands and a zip bottom to store ice packs or extra snacks.
Notebooks. Every student needs a notebook, and Hello Kitty allows girls to feel as if they’re bringing their best friend back to school, too. Available in a range of sizes and colors, there’s something for every age and style.
Select Walmart stores nationwide are hosting a “Share a Smile with Hello Kitty” event for the back-to-school season. Those in attendance will receive Hello Kitty back-to-school checklists, fun surprises and a ‘Share a Smile’ free photo inviting fans to take a special Hello Kitty photo to keep, along with a second photo to ‘Share a Smile’ with family, friends or a favorite teacher! Visit http://instoresnow.walmart.com for dates and store participation information.
Since her introduction in the U.S. more than 35 years ago, Hello Kitty’s timeless appeal continues to thrive. As she becomes accessible to more people in new locations, she is making more friends and bringing happiness to girls everywhere.

A Better Breakfast for You and the Environment

Five words or less(NewsUSA) – Your mother was right: Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day — for many reasons.
Starting each day with a bowl of whole-grain cereal creates a diet high in nutrients, vitamins and minerals for great energy and endurance. Cereal is also one the of the healthiest breakfast choices you can make, and ready-to-eat varieties have fewer calories than almost any other breakfast option.
But while establishing a breakfast routine may please Mom, it may not be the healthiest habit for Mother Nature. Each year there are about 2.3 billion cereal boxes sold in the United States — if even half of those boxes were eliminated, it would save 170 million gallons of wastewater. And the environmental effects go far beyond pollution. It takes 2.4 trillion units of energy to power the plants that manufacture cereal boxes — enough to power 26,000 homes. These same plants produce as much particle air emissions as 31,000 city buses, as much greenhouse gas as 50,000 cars and enough solid waste to fill 4,677 garbage trucks.
Fortunately, there’s a cereal company that pleases both moms and Mother Nature. Malt-O-Meal is changing the way people think about breakfast cereal by providing cereals that are not only great tasting, but are fortified with essential vitamins and minerals, including folic acid, iron and vitamin C. Many varieties — Frosted Mini Spooners, Honey Nut Scooters and the new Blueberry Mini Spooners, among others — boast more than 44 grams of whole grains per serving and no trans fats.
But what really makes Malt-O- Meal brand cereals stand out from competitors is the company’s commitment to creating innovative products that use fewer natural resources and create less waste. By eliminating the box most breakfast cereals are sold in and packaging cereals in a bag, they’ve reduced the amount of packaging consumers dispose of by 75 percent. That’s 1.1 trillion units of energy saved and 2,000 tons of CO2 that are never released into the air.
For more information and facts, visit www.bagthebox.com and www.maltomeal.com.

Sprinkle a Little Magic on Your Child’s Bedroom Wall

From the tiniest of tots to tweens and teenagers, a child’s bedroom is a reflection of their identity. Kids often have strong opinions about their likes and dislikes when it comes to their rooms, which can pose decorating challenges for parents: one year, the little one is all about Winnie the Pooh; next Buzz Lightyear may capture his imagination. It’s hard for parents to keep up, let alone create an environment that reflects their children’s taste – and do so within a budget.

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Be Prepared! Back-to-School Time Is Lice Season

Five words or less(NewsUSA) – Parents need to be prepared for back-to-school season as 85 percent of all school districts report at least one outbreak a year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that most of the 12 million cases occur in preschool and elementary-school-aged children.
Fortunately, parents can now help to prevent head lice using natural, safe and effective ingredients. A recent study by Fairy Tales Hair Care showed that rosemary, citronella, tea tree and lavender oils were over 93 percent effective in preventing head lice. Daily use of shampoos and sprays help keep the fragrance fresh on the child’s hair and keep lice away.
In addition to natural products, Fairy Tales recommends the following tips:
* Explain to your children to never share hats, combs, pillows, ear buds or helmets. Keep long hair up in a pony tail or braid.
* Lice like clean hair — not dirty! Don’t shampoo every day, and use products to coat the hair shaft making it hard for a louse to attach to it.
* Do weekly head checks. Sit under a bright light and comb through tiny sections of the hair — focusing on the “hot spots,” such as the back of neck, behind ears and the part lines. Nits (eggs) will be grayish in color and glued 1/4 inch from the top of the hair shaft. If it is hard to remove, it is a nit and not dandruff.
* Lice-removal treatments are now available that are more effective and safer than traditional over-the-counter products. Enzymes dissolve the “nit glue” so eggs/nits wash out easily and kill live bugs on contact. Enzymes work on the new breed of “super lice” as well. Lice Good-Bye can be used repeatedly, allowing parents to safely remove lice and get children back to school quickly and lice free.
To learn more, visit www.fairytaleshaircare.com.

Follow These 5 Easy Tips to Keep Your Heart Happy and Healthy

Experts have found that good nutrition and eating a variety of fruits and vegetables continues to be one of the best ways to safeguard our health. Unfortunately, this time-tested advice proves more easily said than done, and heart disease remains one of the top killers of Americans.

Every 25 seconds someone experiences an episode of coronary distress, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and about one person will die from a coronary event every minute. These are striking statistics that should be taken to heart as part of a commitment to making small changes that will lead to big health results.

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Help Your Kids Re-focus on School

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Little Boy Survives Trip to Heaven

In March of 2003, Todd and Sonja Burpo were living a nightmare. Their then four-year-old son, Colton, had suffered a burst appendix and developed a life-threatening infection. Doctors told the Burpos that surgery was Colton’s only option.

Colton narrowly survived the surgery. His survival, while miraculous, was not as spectacular as the journey he took while doctors worked to save his life – while Colton’s body was in surgery, his consciousness ascended to Heaven.

That’s right. Heaven.

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Improve Indoor Air Quality For a Healthier Home

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