How to Write a Thank-you Note to Teachers: 9 Things to Remember

When the truth feels so good: Writing a Thank-you Note to the Teacher
It’s the end of the school year. Many of you are saying, “thank goodness.” But let’s not forget to say “thank-you” to the teachers.
We’ve talked about gratitude and 10 great ways to say thank-you to teachers in the past, but I [...]

Children and Bullying: Teasing, Taunting and that Haunting Name-Calling

After the newest “copycat” video from Clarkville, Indiana showing middle school girls beating up a classmate, people are wondering just how prevalent bullying is these days. Parents are concerned. Is my child videotaping a fight and putting it up on YouTube? Could they do such a thing?

Many people underestimate how often bullying occurs. [...]

Raising Good Sports in a World of Poor Sports: 6 Ways to Teach Children the Way to Play the Game

Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman
The weather’s getting awfully nice here in New England. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the kids are outside playing sports. Which gets me thinking…
As adults, we often turn a blind eye to bad sportsmanship when it is glorified in the media. Heck, some adults join in [...]

10 Great Ways to Appreciate Teachers: Gratitude All Month Long!

Since Powerful Words will be celebrating teachers, coaches, instructors, and mentors this month with our annual Teacher Appreciation Week, you might be wondering how to show gratitude for the greats. Whether you’re a student, parent, grandparent, or community member, you likely come into contact with some wonderful teachers who you would like to thank. [...]

Clique it or Ticket to Loserville? 7 Tips on Talking to Children and Teens about Cliques

Parents of teens have asked me recently about parenting resources available to help moms and dads talk to their children about cliques. We know of popular books like “Queen Bees and Wannabees” or “The Bully, the Bullied and the Bystander” and recent movies like “Mean Girls” which shows that cliques can certainly become a [...]