Friday, October 26, 2012

Bullying Series Pt. 4- Teaching Children the Effects of Bullying by Mrs. Dorothy Barron


Bullying Series Pt. 4- Teaching Children the Effects of Bullying by Mrs. Dorothy Barron
 
 
On today, at Parents Taking Charge in Education Blog, we want to conclude our Part 4 Series on Bullying with the topic, Teaching Children the Effects of Bullying as we wrap up the month of October which has been designated as National Bullying (Awareness) Month and our topics dedicated to Cyber Bullying and Bullying in general.
 Bullying and cruelty are so prevalent among and within our adult society that it may be difficult for many children to understand that these are negative and abusive behaviors and not acceptable behaviors to exemplify or emulate.  
Sometimes Parents and others automatically assume that children understand a matter when they really do not. So often they mimic the behavior of adults and their peers.  Children are the products of that which they hear, see and are introduced to within their environment and society, whether private or public.  In other words, they “do as they see and not (necessarily) as told.” It is important that children gain an understanding of that which constitutes Bullying in order to fully understand the effects of bullying.
As a Children’s/ Young Adults Book Reviewer, I have had the pleasure of reading the works of some fantastic authors and on today, I would like to introduce you to Author; Elaine Marlier, who has written an Animal Series titled, Without a Home…. The three books (titles below) that I have had the pleasure of reading and reviewing may be that which you may want to consider as a resource to utilize for helping children understand Bullying and the effects of bullying. Author Marlier’s books are comprised of heartfelt and appealing stories about dogs, cats and smaller animals and their adoptions and have been brought to your attention in today’s post as a possible resource on the subject of Bullying. The stories in her books:
·         Are easy stories to read to a child/ren or as I would recommend, allowing children (with your parental consent) that are able to read them to do so on their own and alone – such allows the child to absorb, formulate, think independently and draw his/her own conclusion(s). Such can also negate/eliminate discussion when read alone and possibly the child feeling as if he/she must attempt to defend and/or justify certain actions involving Bullying.

·         Can teach lessons on love, compassion and genuine concern for others

·         Can assist with understanding how others feel when subjected to cruelty, abuse, bullying and other negative behavior(s).

·         Can show how one’s actions can affect others and the effects of one’s actions upon another or others

·         Can show how one can make a positive difference

·         Can assist the child with gaining an understanding of Bullying; the effects and  the results of one and/or others actions

·         Can be utilized to allow a child/ren to gain an understanding on their own through a resource(s) you have approved and provided to your child. As a Parent, you are teaching through a resource you have provided to your child.

·         Can become a platform for discussion, dialogue and/or an open line of communication between you and your child/ren.
As we close our 4 Pt. Series with topics on  Bullying - Cyber Bullying and Bullying in general, we want to once again thank  USA.gov for their article title, info and link shared in Series 1 and which were provided as a Public Service Announcement -How to Protect Your Kids from Cyber Bullying: http://blog.usa.gov/post/31728626750/how-to-protect-your-kids-from-cyber-bullying.

We also thank Author; Ms.  Elaine Marlier, who has created and shared a series of wonderful and heartfelt books about animals and their adoptions; we end this post and 4Pt. Bullying Series with a comment from Author Elaine Marlier- "one of the main intents of the books was to reach out to the young, and help them find compassion in their hearts for the animals. I firmly believe that those at a young age who find that compassion for animals, will turn into mature adults who have compassion for humans and, who will value others” (Author E. Marlier). For more information about the Author and her Series, she can be reached through her website at: http://www.DNJbooks.com


Note: Neither of the above were paid promotions or paid endorsements; they have been shared here for informational purposes.

Author; Ms. Elaine Marlier’s Book Series Titles: Without A Home Inspiring and heartfelt tales of dog adoptions; Without A Home Inspiring and heartfelt tales of cat adoptions and Without A Home Inspiring and heartfelt tales of small animal adoptions.

Recognition: Illustration Credit for the above Illustration and thanks to Niks                   

 
Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Founder

Parents Taking Charge in Education   http://mrsdbarron.blogspot.com



E-mail: barron.dorothy@yahoo.com

Friday, October 19, 2012

Bullying Series Pt. 3 - How does your Child’s School handle Bullying – Becoming an Informed Parent by Mrs. Dorothy Barron


Bullying Series Pt. 3 - How does your Child’s School handle Bullying – Becoming an  Informed Parent by Mrs. Dorothy Barron



On last week, Mrs. Dorothy Barron of Parent Taking Charge in Education provided a link to our Video: Practical Ways to Address Bullying, which has been posted to our designated YouTube Channel.

On today and in conjunction with this month being designated as Cyber Bullying and Bullying in general , we haveput together a series of questions in response to the question; what would be some questions to consider asking my school about Bullying to become a better informed and knowledgeable  Parent on the subject?

In addtion to a previous and pertinent question, what is the school’s policy on Bullying, listed in another Parent Taking Charge in Education blog post on the subject of Bullying,  we have put together a list of 10 questions you, the Parent may want to consider asking your child’s school on the subject of Bullying. Such can provide you with an undestanding of the policy process and manner in which your child’s school handles Bullying and assist you with becoming a more informed and knowledgeable Parent on the subject.

Please Click the link for today’s  Video: How does your Child’s School handle Bullying – Becoming an  Informed Parent

                                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQwKpR6EZ0c&feature=plcp  

If the link does not deliver the video, please go to our YouTube Channel at: http://www.youtube.com/user/MrsDBarronPTCnEd  
Above Illustration Credit: Niks

Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Founder

Parents Taking Charge in Education   http://mrsdbarron.blogspot.com



E-mail: barron.dorothy@yahoo.com

Friday, October 12, 2012

Bullying Series Pt. 2 - Practical Ways to Address Bullying by Mrs. Dorothy Barron


Bullying Series Pt. 2 - Practical Ways to Address Bullying by Mrs. Dorothy Barron
 
 

As stated in last week’s post, October has been designated as Cyber Bullying Month in an effort to bring awareness to the subject. As we are aware, bullying does not only occur in cyber space and in our series on the topic of Bullying today, we have a brief video (appx. 2½ minutes), which addresses Bullying from a general aspect and offers for your consideration some practical ways to address the problem of Bullying, bullies and offer some remedies.

Video link:

We hope you find it helpful. To watch the Video Click the Link here: http://youtu.be/pEhdziRDuCA   or  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEhdziRDuCA&feature=plcp

Note: Should the link not provide direct access to today’s video, please go to our YouTube Channel at: http://www.youtube.com/user/MrsDBarronPTCnEd; the video should be at the top of our Channel’s page.

 

Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Founder

Parents Taking Charge in Education   http://mrsdbarron.blogspot.com




Monday, October 8, 2012

Volunteer Service of Mrs. Dorothy Barron in the Field of Education

 Mrs. Dorothy Barron:  
  • Volunteered-Advocated for 16 years within the area of education and schools 
  • Served as a Substitute teacher in both public and private school sectors


  • Served on local and system-wide education committees


  • Attended and monitored school board meetings (local and state)


  • Designed program curriculum


  • Developed and implemented a program that curtailed behavior problems by 95-98%  in a inner-city school

  • Served as a School-Community Liaison


Worked extensively with all sectors involving Education- Parents, Students, educators (classroom teachers), Education Administrators, Business and Community
  • Served as Parent/School Mediator
  • Served 7-9 years as a full-time school volunteer

    • Co-founded and served as Director of the Organization, Parent Focused which assisted Parents with becoming knowledgeable, informed and involved in their children's education and/or schools. 
    • Conducted workshops that instructed parents on how to advocate for their children in education Conducted Workshops on Parenting (in-house and upon request by others)
    • Lectured and served as an international panelist
    • Authored a parenting newsletter
    • Produced and hosted a taped series on Education
  • Author of a series of parental mini-guides "Parents Taking Charge"
  • Conducted Parenting Classes - general, as well as those in which parents were ordered by a court to attend


    • Interacted with Congress and US Presidents regularly on public policy and changes in education, health, and welfare reform

    • Served as Chairman on a number of PTA committees- Hospitality, Legislative, Membership, and Fundraising
    • Served as Vice-President at elementary school level
    • Served as PTA President at both elementary and middle school levels
    •  Served as 4-H Leader and Cub Scout Leader 
    • Developed and implemented a host of special projects that gave students exposure to new experiences outside the classroom (many of which were paid for by Mrs. Barron and/or with the assistance at that time of her husband)

    • Served as Education Chairman for a number of Community Organizations (civic organizations, neighborhood planning committee and Former US President; Jimmy Carter's Atlanta Project- Zone 8
    Mrs. Dorothy Barron is the recipient of over 30 awards and/or recognition (from past US Presidents, Office of a former US First Lady, former US Secretary of Education, former Governor of the State of Georgia, former Georgia's State Superintendent of Education, PTAs, individual schools, community organizations, and businesses) for her volunteer service and contributions to our youth and communities.

    Friday, October 5, 2012

    Cyber Bullying Month by Mrs. Dorothy Barron


          Cyber Bullying Month by Mrs. Dorothy Barron
                     “The Cyber Highway is that which many use; let us not abuse” by Mrs. Dorothy Barron
     

    This month has been designated as Cyber Bullying month nationally to bring awareness to the problem of Cyber-bullying. There are at least two major things which citizens should be afforded as pursuant to law - a certain amount of freedom of privacy and freedom from harassment in the possession and/or use of electronic, cyber based products inclusive of all related systems.

    Parents, it is important that your child understand the scope of the Internet and electronic cyber products (cell phones and other devices), as well as the far reaching consequences of which and perhaps most young people do not give much thought. Some unsuitable material posted now could not only harm them now, but later and prevent them from certain positions; jobs; appointments and/or worse should material now posted surface later in life.

    Remind your child that a good rule of thumb to observe when situations arise involving bullying and whether online or offline, one should treat others the way they would like to be treated.

    As a Public Service Announcement, we want to provide you with a link to the USA.gov Blog and their article titled: How to Protect Your Kids from Cyber Bullying; the link: http://blog.usa.gov/post/31728626750/how-to-protect-your-kids-from-cyber-bullying

    The article lists various ways in which Cyber Bullying can occur and tips to assist and suggested actions which may be taken.

    They also have a Video Challenge for teens 13-18 with prizes for winners. The deadline for entering is October 14, 2012.

    We leave you with a Blog Post at Parents Taking Charge which offer tips for your consideration on the subject and covers Bullying offline; the title: Bullying and what You, the Parent Can do! The link is here: http://mrsdbarron.blogspot.com/2010/11/bullying-and-what-you-parent-can-do.html

    Parents; know that which your children are engaged; you do not want your teaching, care and nurturing of your children adversely impacted and/or destroyed by others.
    Special Recognition to:  USA.gov for PSA - Blog Post: How to Protect Your Kids from Cyber Bullying
    Above image created by Mrs. Dorothy Barron
     
    Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Founder

    Parents Taking Charge in Education   http://mrsdbarron.blogspot.com



    E-mail: barron.dorothy@yahoo.com