Sibling and Peer Relationships
"These are websites I have visited and like."
http://www.dontlaugh.org/
http://www.grandmarose.com
http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/index.asp?area=main
"These are books I have available for you to borrow."
Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale - Marcus Pfister
Get to Know the New Baby - Bob Graham
Bringing Home the New Baby - Bob Graham
Waiting for the New Baby - Bob Graham
"These are short articles I have written for our school newsletter."
Cause & Effect, Cyberspace
Cause & Effect, Cyberspace - Ponderings by Paris...Our School Counselor
I am rather frustrated by all the commotion about bullying, which I refer to as “mean people’. If we teach students how to take care of themselves and ask for what they need…then bullying “programs” will not be necessary. Also consider if we help students have a good self-image by giving them consistent boundaries, holding them responsible for their behavior, and learning to look at the big picture of life…then there won’t be any bullies! Okay, I know I sound simplistic. I really wrestle with the cause and effect syndrome as I call it. We make decisions and create policies and dare I say form opinions based more upon looking at the effect (bullying) rather than what is actually causing it (mentioned above in simplistic form). Just some Paris food for thought!
I need to ask our parents to assist educators by helping us work on what causes the behaviors in our children! I am asking you to watch the epidemic effect of cyberspace (information on the internet) on our children. PLEASE monitor what your child visits on line and be aware of all the damaging information and predators out there. Do you know you can easily look at your child’s web site history and check out what they are visiting and investigate for yourself the safety and appropriateness of the site? It is frightening what they can access. You know you are welcome to call and ask for what you need and I’ll do the best I can to help! Mrs. Paris
