Falling victim to bullying is difficult, yet verbal bullying is one of the stronger categories of bullying, making it more destructive. Many young people believe physical abuse or actions are stronger weapons than words, but unfortunately, words can be detrimental to the more sensitive parts of a human, which are the heart and the brain. Unfortunately, harmful words may taunt you by staying in your mind forever, which can lower your confidence and harm your heart by reducing

Relational aggression is defined as “behavior that manipulates or damages relationships between individuals or groups, such as bullying, gossiping, and humiliation," according to the APA. It is often overlooked because it isn’t as visible as other forms of bullying, even though it can be just as damaging as the more physical side of bullying. This is a type of bullying that is hurtful socially, emotionally, and mentally. Society needs to recognize this as a problem and educat

Conflict at school or within your homeschool group can disrupt your day, affect your mood, and make learning harder. When you have a problem with someone, it’s easy to get caught up in anger or frustration. But feeding into the conflict usually makes things worse. Instead, finding a way to talk it out or step back can help you handle the situation calmly and keep your peace of mind. My blog shares practical steps to resolve conflict in school or homeschool, whether it’s with

Have you ever heard about bullying? Have you been bullied? Here are some examples of bullying to help you be aware of and prevent it. The first type of bullying is physical aggression. Some examples of this are kicking, hitting, and yelling. This is how bullying is usually presented in TV shows and movies. There is one other type of bullying. The second type of bullying is relational aggression. Some signs include gossiping, manipulation, making up rumors, and ev

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