Bullying

A World Without Bullying: The link underneath this paragraph is a story about a girl who was bullied and her speaking of how it felt, how to overcome bullying, and to let a child know they are not alone. Many of our Littles are bullied or sometimes may be the bullier...this story can help you start a conversation with them
http://kidshealth.org/kid/talk/kidssay/stop_bullying.html#cat20450

Bullying Stories: The link below is a website full of stories of teenagers that have grown up being bullied
http://bullyinglte.wordpress.com/

Street Smart

Many of the Littles are surrounded in their daily lifeby circumstances some of us do not face. Here are some different conversations you could have with your Little about being safe in his/her neighborhood.

Staying Safe on the Bus

Busing It
The school bus is a little different from a car because in addition to being a careful passenger, you need to think about how to get on and off the bus safely. Whether you ride the bus to school every day or just to field trips or band concerts once in a while, it's important to follow these rules.When you see the bus driving up, everyone waiting should get into a line. The line should start about five giant steps (or around 10 feet, or 3 meters) from the curb and go back from the street, rather than down the side of the street.Wait until the bus stops and the driver opens the door and says it's OK to step onto the bus. This is important! The driver is the only one who can really see all the traffic out on the road and make sure that it's safe for you to get on the bus. (If you must cross the street to board the bus, be sure to wait for the bus to come to a complete stop and for the driver to flash the red lights.)Once aboard, be sure to listen to the driver's instructions, and even if you're in a hurry to grab a seat with your friends, don't rush and push.

Great Anti-Bullying Website

http://www.stopbullying.gov/

A fantastic website that children, teens, and anyone else can use to help prevent or stop bullying.