Stopbullying.gov, January 3, 2013
"Bullying among young children is not uncommon. When young children–who often differ in physical size, skill level, and family experience–get together, patterns of hurtful behavior often emerge.
Children may be mean to each other by making mean faces, saying threatening things, grabbing objects, pushing others aside, or refusing to play with others. Some young children may engage in actual bullying behaviors by deliberately and repeatedly dominating a vulnerable child by name-calling, physical attacks, and excluding others from playing with them." Read More
Monday, January 7, 2013
"Weed Candy" dubbed newest street drug
News 10 WTSP (Tampa, FL) January 4, 2013
"Marijuana is a hot topic in this country. At least 18 states have legalized pot in some form, but there's always someone out there willing to take advantage, and the newest street treat is actually an old fashioned recipe - candy made out of pot.
'Well there's different forms of it. There's hard candy and taffy and gums, and it comes in all different colors and flavors,' says Cristal Bermudez -Nuñez, spokesperson for Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
'Weed candy', as its called on the street, has been popping up in cities like Los Angeles, New York and Philly." Read More
"Marijuana is a hot topic in this country. At least 18 states have legalized pot in some form, but there's always someone out there willing to take advantage, and the newest street treat is actually an old fashioned recipe - candy made out of pot.
'Well there's different forms of it. There's hard candy and taffy and gums, and it comes in all different colors and flavors,' says Cristal Bermudez -Nuñez, spokesperson for Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
'Weed candy', as its called on the street, has been popping up in cities like Los Angeles, New York and Philly." Read More
Friday, January 4, 2013
January Is National Mentoring Month: Expert tells employers how to get involved
HR.BLR.com, January 3, 2012
"January 2013 is National Mentoring Month. Does your organization provide employee-mentors for your community? Have you ever considered an external mentoring program for youth?
Dr. Susan Weinberger, an expert on internal and external business mentoring has provided a host of resources on HR.BLR.com for any employer interested in setting up a mentoring program." Read More
"January 2013 is National Mentoring Month. Does your organization provide employee-mentors for your community? Have you ever considered an external mentoring program for youth?
Dr. Susan Weinberger, an expert on internal and external business mentoring has provided a host of resources on HR.BLR.com for any employer interested in setting up a mentoring program." Read More
Bullying Can Make Teens Susceptible to Eating Disorders
Technorati, January 2, 2013
"There are many possible reasons that some young people develop eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia. Often teens, and young adults, put a lot of pressure on themselves to look a certain way. Others might develop these illnesses as a result of pressure exerted from outside sources, such as their peers.
According to a new study from the eating disorder charity, Beat, bullying is becoming an increasingly significant cause of eating disorders among young people. During National Anti-Bullying Week (which took place from November 19th to 23rd), the organisation conducted a survey which found that 78 percent of sufferers acknowledge that being bullied had led to their eating disorders." Read More
"There are many possible reasons that some young people develop eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia. Often teens, and young adults, put a lot of pressure on themselves to look a certain way. Others might develop these illnesses as a result of pressure exerted from outside sources, such as their peers.
According to a new study from the eating disorder charity, Beat, bullying is becoming an increasingly significant cause of eating disorders among young people. During National Anti-Bullying Week (which took place from November 19th to 23rd), the organisation conducted a survey which found that 78 percent of sufferers acknowledge that being bullied had led to their eating disorders." Read More
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Gals Down Alcohol Faster Than Guys
Live Science, December 31, 2012
"Who's partying the hardest this New Year's? In some places, it may be the ladies.
Male university students in Spain down more booze overall than their female counterparts, but in drinks-per-hour, the ladies are out-quaffing the guys, new research finds.
The study researchers, who interviewed 985 students at the University of Vigo in Spain, also found that women were more sedentary than men, and surprisingly high proportions of both sexes used illegal drugs." Read More
"Who's partying the hardest this New Year's? In some places, it may be the ladies.
Male university students in Spain down more booze overall than their female counterparts, but in drinks-per-hour, the ladies are out-quaffing the guys, new research finds.
The study researchers, who interviewed 985 students at the University of Vigo in Spain, also found that women were more sedentary than men, and surprisingly high proportions of both sexes used illegal drugs." Read More
Yale researcher joins Lady Gaga's campaign
New Haven Register (New Haven, CT) December 30, 2012
"Lady Gaga has hooked up with a Yale University psychologist to promote tolerance and put an end to bullying.
Marc Brackett, a research scientist and deputy director of Yale’s Health, Emotion and Behavior Laboratory, is one of seven scholars named to the advisory board of the Born This Way Foundation, which was co-founded by Lady Gaga and her mother.
'I’ve only worked with her on the telephone so far,' Brackett said of the pop superstar. 'My main job is to help promote the tenets of the foundation, but I do get to go to some concerts. I’m going to Boston, Connecticut and New York.'" Read More
"Lady Gaga has hooked up with a Yale University psychologist to promote tolerance and put an end to bullying.
Marc Brackett, a research scientist and deputy director of Yale’s Health, Emotion and Behavior Laboratory, is one of seven scholars named to the advisory board of the Born This Way Foundation, which was co-founded by Lady Gaga and her mother.
'I’ve only worked with her on the telephone so far,' Brackett said of the pop superstar. 'My main job is to help promote the tenets of the foundation, but I do get to go to some concerts. I’m going to Boston, Connecticut and New York.'" Read More
Presidential Proclamation -- National Mentoring Month, 2013
The White House, December 31, 2012
"Our American family is bound together by caring individuals who make it their mission to serve others. During National Mentoring Month, we pay special tribute to the men and women who enrich the lives of our young people and fortify the unbreakable bonds between one generation and the next.
Mentors know that helping a child unlock their full potential begins with care, guidance, and support -- which is why my Administration is proud to celebrate mentorship nationwide through programs that help young people see the strength within themselves. We created the Corporate Mentoring Challenge, which encourages businesses across our country to open or expand mentoring programs that equip our youth with the tools to achieve. We have connected young men and women in the Washington, D.C., area with mentors at the White House, and we have partnered with groups across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to build pathways to summer job opportunities for low-income and disconnected youth. And since 2010, we have worked to build strong connections between children and responsible adults through our Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative." Read More
"Our American family is bound together by caring individuals who make it their mission to serve others. During National Mentoring Month, we pay special tribute to the men and women who enrich the lives of our young people and fortify the unbreakable bonds between one generation and the next.
Mentors know that helping a child unlock their full potential begins with care, guidance, and support -- which is why my Administration is proud to celebrate mentorship nationwide through programs that help young people see the strength within themselves. We created the Corporate Mentoring Challenge, which encourages businesses across our country to open or expand mentoring programs that equip our youth with the tools to achieve. We have connected young men and women in the Washington, D.C., area with mentors at the White House, and we have partnered with groups across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to build pathways to summer job opportunities for low-income and disconnected youth. And since 2010, we have worked to build strong connections between children and responsible adults through our Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative." Read More
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