Researchers are examining school bullying based on stigma – where a victim is attacked based on a characteristic like race, sexual orientation or gender – and the method that can be used to prevent this kind of bullying. “I became interested in this because we’re realizing that being bullied due to a stigmatized characteristic or… Continue reading Battling Youthful Bullying
Category: Protecting Children
Laser Toys: How to Keep Kids Safe
Many kids (and parents) who have seen Luke Skywalker battle Darth Vader with a light saber think lasers are cool. What they may not know is this: When operated unsafely, or without certain controls, the highly-concentrated light from lasers—even those in toys—can be dangerous, causing serious eye injuries and even blindness. And not just to… Continue reading Laser Toys: How to Keep Kids Safe
Parents’ Biggest Concern About Their Kids
As the school year begins, parents are concerned about a lot more than their kids’ grades, according to new research. Bullying and cyberbullying top parents’ list of worries when it comes to their children’s health, says to a new report from the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health at the University of… Continue reading Parents’ Biggest Concern About Their Kids