Ditch the Label [web resource]
Ditch the Label is an international anti-bullying organization that provides support to young people aged 12-25, primarily through online partnerships. They also work with schools, colleges, parents/guardians, young people and other youth organizations.
According to Ditch the Label, statistically, 7 in 10 young people are bullied. If you are being bullied, you absolutely are not alone.
Just the Facts about Sexual Orientation and Youth: A Primer for Principals, Educators and School Personnel [downloadble]
The American Psychological Association and the other 12 organizations that comprise the Just the Facts Coalition have just published a new edition of “Just the Facts about Sexual Orientation and Youth: A Primer for Principals, Educators, and School Personnel“.
This booklet is intended to provide principals, educators, and school personnel with accurate information that will help them respond to a recent upsurge in promotion of efforts to change sexual orientation through therapy and religious ministries. This upsurge has been coupled with a demand that these perspectives on homosexuality be given equal time in schools. Read more ›
PACER Center [web resource]
PACER Center is a non-profit parent training and information center for families of children and youth with all disabilities from birth to young adults. Located in Minneapolis, it serves families across the nation. Read more ›
South Bay and Peninsula Resources for Mental Health and Resilience [downloadable]
The following list of local mental health resources is provided courtesy of the Stanford Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing. Read more ›
Crisis Text Line [web resource]
Crisis Text Line is a free 24/7 text line staffed by dedicated, trained volunteers. It is available to help anyone with any type of crisis. Read more ›
Medline Plus: Medical Information Resource [web resource]
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health‘s Web site produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library. Read more ›
Online Resource: StopBullying.gov [web resource]
Aggressive behavior may be bullying depending on what happened, how often it happens and who it happens to.
StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying. If your child or someone you know is being bullied, the Get Help Now section outlines the steps you can take to resolve the situation. Read more ›
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know [presentation]
Ramsey Khasho, PsyD, discusses bullying and the consequences of bullying, how to identify if your child is being bullied, and what you and your school can do to help. Read more ›
Helping Your Child Forge Friendships
While every parent hopes that his child will fit in and be accepted, making friends is not easy for all children. Read more ›
