Monthly Archives: September 2011

Parents Can Make A Difference

An email just arrived and I must admit that it took me by surprise. In all the years that Rugby’s message has been out there, we have had very few negative comments. Most of the time, adults and kids have responded with positive remarks and appreciation for all that we are trying to do here….

Tips on How to Locate Bullies

  School personnel can be overworked and overtired but they can still take a stand to lower the number of kids being bullied by watching. They need to really watch the kids. I don’t mean looking at groups of kids as a whole. I mean watching  individual kids and how they walk, talk and interact…

It Depends On You!

Almost everyone agrees that bullying is wrong but most people don’t know how to stop it. Some believe that there  should be more laws to stop the bullying. Others believe that it is the schools’ responsibility to stop bullies. Still others believe that it is the parents’ responsibility. Others don’t know whose responsibility it should…

Bullying: What If?

Are you worried about your child and bullying? For most parents, the answer is yes for so many reasons and it’s not always because their child is being bullied. Bullying destroys lives and that happens to kids who are bullying and kids who are being bullied and to their parents. Parents, you hear it in…

Don’t Ask – Don’t Tell Is Said and Done

It’s about time that Don’t ask – Don’t tell has been asked and told and now, thankfully is said and done. This site and what I do here and in my speeches to kids is all about teaching them to embrace and be proud of the people they are. My message is about accepting our…

Parents Beware: Your Kids are Creative!

Parents, you need to become aware of the fact that cyber bullying doesn’t require a mac or a pc. As much as you don’t want to think it is happening with your kids, it just might be. Your kids know how to do things that you don’t have a clue about. They can use their…

Bullying: A Parent’s Responsibility

Parents, please ask yourselves these questions. You might save a a child from the isolation of being bullied. What are you doing to stop bullying? What are you teaching your children to do to put a stop to bullying? Are you doing anything? Are you doing enough? Are you making a difference? Are your children…

Your Child Could Be The Next Target of Bullying

It’s time to share information to stop bullying.  There is so much pain being inflicted on kids who are targets.  It’s very important to remember that everyone is responsible for stopping bullies. It’s important to find out who the bullies are and who the targets are so that attempts can be made to stop the…

One Nation Under God

This post is dedicated to all people who hold America in their hearts and to all of  those who have lost their lives to protect us and all that America stands for and all that America is. May each and every one of us grasp and appreciate the gift that we have been given as…

Keep It Simple and Make A Difference

What lessons have you learned from life so far? I’m not talking about lighthearted things like: When your mom is in a bad mood, don’t ask her to brush your hair. You can’t hide Brussels Sprouts in your milk. Raising teenagers is like nailing pudding to a tree. People grow old but they don’t necessarily…