Empowering Parents says: "As the start of the school year approaches, have you seen your first grader go into meltdown mode at the mention of school, or watched your soon-to-be kindergarten student regress back to baby talking and thumb sucking? Rest assured that you’re not alone. Each fall, millions of parents deal with their children’s beginning-of-the-year anxiety. For younger children starting school—whether it’s pre-school, kindergarten, or a transition into the first or second … [Read more...]
Back to School Anxiety, By Dr. Joan Simeo Munson
September 8, 2015 by Team Celebration
Filed Under: CONTRIBUTORS, Uncategorized Tagged With: acelebrationofwomen.org, anxiety, back to school, Back to School Anxiety, Bullying, bullying at school, By Dr. Joan Simeo Munson, drug abuse, education, empowering parents, kindergarten, mental health, new students, parenting, school, school bus, students, TEENS, tweens
First Lady Michelle Obama: Meet Troy
January 17, 2014 by Team Celebration
"Hello, all -- Today, I met a young man named Troy. Troy comes from New Orleans, where his family lived through the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. He couldn't read until he was twelve, and would regularly cut school because the other students would tease him. When he did attend, he'd shove desks, start fights -- anything to get him out of class. But then Troy saw his younger siblings start down a similar path. And he decided to make a change. He connected with his fifth-grade … [Read more...]
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A Gift of Hope, Lynda Cheldelin Fell
December 13, 2013 by Team Celebration
No one ever says I want to grow up to write a book about grief. But life has a way of throwing us a curve ball, and then handing us a mitt. A few months ago I was invited to co-author a book featuring women from around the world who have all faced and endured a traumatic challenge. Our task was to write about our difficulty and then offer a lesson to help others who are facing the same challenge. It is touching for me to share with you that our book, The Missing Piece: A Transformational … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Contributors, RECOVERY, RELATIONSHIPS, SELF CARE, Uncategorized Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, A Gift of Hope, A Stroke of Love, acelebrationofwomen.org, Amazon, best sellers, books, breast cancer, Bullying, cancer, cancer while pregnant, family, fatal auto accidents, husband, Lynda Cheldelin Fell, Maternal health, pregnant, stage four breast cancer, stroke, women with cancer, women.
“3 Keys to take back your life, after dating violence”, Aime Hutton
December 11, 2013 by Team Celebration
I call myself a 'phoenix rising' out of the ashes of my own life time and time again... Yes, I am now an inspirational/international keynote speaker, empowerment leader, international best-selling author, and a Canadian Ambassador for a global campaign. I didn’t start out that way. Like many I’ve been through some crazy up and downs. Right out of the gate even, back in 1976 I was born 3 months early, with a birth weight of 1 pound 12 ounces. The doctors said I would never live 24hrs, and … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Contributors, FEATURED, INSPIRATIONAL BOOKS, INSPIRATIONAL VIDEO, RELATIONSHIPS, SELF CARE, Uncategorized, Videos, WOMEN GENDER EQUITY ISSUES, WOMEN Taking ACTION Tagged With: "3 Keys to take back your life, A Celebration of Women, acelebrationofwomen.org, after dating violence", Aime Hutton, Amazon, Amazon Books, authors, ballet, ballet slippers, best sellers, Bullying, bullying at school, burlesquercise, Canadian girls, Canadian women, classical ballet, dating, dating violence, domestic abuse, elementary school, enter university, Full Canadian Ambassador, girls, Goddess temple, inspiration, journey of healing, KENYA, Latin ballroom, Low Self-confidence, phoenix, phoenix rising, relationships, rise out of the ashes, self-esteem, teasing/bullying, TEENS, Tom Cruise, Top Gun movie, university dating, women in business, women., Wonder Girls Camp
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
November 13, 2013 by Team Celebration
November 25 - International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women The United Nations' (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is an occasion for governments, international organizations and non-governmental organizations to raise public awareness of violence against women. It has been observed on November 25 each year since 2000. 2013 was a critical year ... and milestones were made! Reathorizing VAWA a Daunting Task The Violence … [Read more...]
Filed Under: AMERICAN [U.S.A.], CANADIAN, FEATURED, FEATURED EVENTS, Uncategorized, WOMEN GENDER EQUITY ISSUES, WOMEN Taking ACTION, WORLD EVENTS Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, acelebrationofwomen.org, Antonia María Teresa Mirabal, assault, Bullying, CANADA, domestic violence, Dominican Republic, Global Women's Issues, María Argentina Minerva Mirabal, Patria Mercedes Mirabal, rape, SAVE Native Women Act, Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri, sexual assault, USA, VAW, violence, women.
Canadian Women’s Foundation, Beverley Wybrow CEO
November 13, 2013 by Team Celebration
RELENTLESS BODY SHAMING PUTS MORE THAN ONE QUARTER OF CANADIAN GIRLS AT RISK From the overt body shaming of Hollywood actors like Jennifer Lawrence and Lena Dunham, to the impossible standards set by photoshopped images in magazines, the pressure for perfection is undeniable. A new study from the Canadian Women's Foundation reveals that Canadian girls are the latest casualties of a culture that continues to erode the female gender's self-esteem by promoting an image of beauty that is … [Read more...]
Filed Under: CA-- USES, CONTRIBUTORS, Uncategorized, WOMEN "Positive Action", WOMEN that "Share in Positive Action" for Our World! Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, acelebrationofwomen.org, Beverley Wybrow CEO, body image, Bullying, Canadian Women's Foundation, girls, self image, self-esteem, women., youth
Social Pressures Teen Girls Face
October 7, 2013 by Team Celebration
30 Blogs Addressing the Social Pressures Teen Girls Face Teenage girls suffer a daily barrage of views and opinions on how they should look, dress and behave. With so much external pressure, these girls can often suffer from both physical and psychological health issues. Since the advent of social media, the pressures that teenage girls face have greatly increased. Cyber bullying is only the tip of the iceberg, as there are other less apparent pressures, such as targeted advertising, … [Read more...]
Filed Under: CHILDCARE, Contributors, RELATIONSHIPS, Uncategorized Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, acelebrationofwomen.org, body image, Bullying, cyber bullying, drug abuse, including actresses, INTERNET, models, modern age, musicians, parenting, peer pressure, Popular celebrities, self image, social peers, Social Pressures Teen Girls Face, teen dating, teen icons, teen image, teen sex, teenage girls, TEENS, women.
Lorre White reports: Teens of Wealthy Homes being Bullied
February 4, 2013 by Team Celebration
'Teenagers are being bullied because they come from wealthy homes, according to a New Survey.' reports Lorre White. The poll of almost 2,000 students has revealed that those from wealth families are in a high risk category for being bullied Photo: ALAM Youngsters from affluent backgrounds are being targeted because of their accents, their parents “flashy” houses and cars and their hobbies, according to an anti-bullying charity. Some teenagers even reported trying to … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Contributors, YOUTH of ACTION™ Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, Audi R8, Bullying, children, DITCH THE LABEL, ditchthelabel.org, kids, Liam Hackett, Lorre White, Lorre White reports, Mercedes S Class, Oxford University, Range Rover, schools, status, Sunday Telegraph, Take Action, TEENS, Teens of Wealthy Homes being Bullied, The Luxury Guru, tweens, wealth, Wellington College in Berkshire, woman, Woman of Action, women.
Teaching Respect for All, anti-racism curricula
February 1, 2013 by Team Celebration
Can respect for all be taught? A new mapping study has collected policies, practices and materials dealing with teaching respect from all over the world. The study identifies good practices to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of other cultures and peoples; exercises to develop empathy, self-confidence, openness to new experiences and flexibility in behavior. All these abilities help counter hatred, prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination and bullying. … [Read more...]
Filed Under: CA-- USES, CHILDCARE, EUROPE, Government Speaks to our Women, SOUTH AMERICA, WORLD EVENTS, YOUTH of ACTION™ Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, anti-racism, Brazil, Bullying, Centre of Human Rights Education, children, counter hatred, curricula, develop empathy, discrimination, education for all, educational materials, flexibility in behavior., Lucerne, openness to new experiences, prejudice, racism, self confidence, stereotyping, stop racism, Switzerland, UN, UNESCO, universal education, youth, youth of action
10 great Q&A sites for troubled teens
December 6, 2012 by Team Celebration
It isn’t always easy for teenagers to get help, no matter how desperately they need it. Sometimes it can even be up to the parents to start looking at programs for teenagers that can help their child get back on the right path. Even when they know where to turn to find the answers, asking the questions that get them there can be a challenge. Fortunately, the Internet offers some terrific resources for teens who are searching for advice. We’ve put together a list of 10 great Q&A … [Read more...]
Filed Under: CHILDCARE, CONTRIBUTORS Tagged With: 10 great Q&A sites for troubled teens, A Celebration of Women, addiction, adolescents, Bullying, cigarettes, Dr. Phil, drug use, drugs, girls, high school, homosexuality in teens, MOM, motherhood, Mothers, online help, parenting, parenting teens, Parents, pregnancy, sex, SEXUALITY, smoking, teen behaviors, teen girls, teen help, teen information, teen life, teen struggles, TEENS, youth, youth of action
Relationships, 10 Common Reasons Why Teen Siblings Fight
November 19, 2012 by Team Celebration
If you have teenagers, then you know that there are a lot of ups and downs with raising them. They are pushing the boundaries and getting ready to leave the nest. They are often rebellious and will fight with you and their siblings over the silliest of things. But in a time when you think that your teenagers should be getting closer, why do they still have such big fights? Check out 10 common reasons why teen siblings fight: Inequality: Often sibling fights start because one sibling … [Read more...]
Filed Under: CONTRIBUTORS, RELATIONSHIPS Tagged With: 10 Common Reasons, 10 Common Reasons Why Teen Siblings Fight, A Celebration of Women, arguing, Bullying, competition, family, fight, fighting, girls, relationships, sisters, Teen Siblings, teen-aged girls, TEENS, Why
AIDS.gov – Public Engagement Using “Twitter Townhalls”
October 17, 2012 by Team Celebration
On March 20, 2012 @StopBullyingGov participated in its first Twitter Townhall hosted by the CDC and was joined in addition by the Anti-Defamation League. The “#VetoViolence” townhall on bullying was one of a series held by CDC on topic relating to youth violence. Widely promoted during the weeks prior, the chat attracted many users asking questions about bullying and attracted 207 visits to StopBullying.gov using dedicated campaign links.One of the challenges with social media in the federal … [Read more...]
Filed Under: AIDS - H.I.V., CONTRIBUTORS Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, AIDS, AIDS.gov, Bullying, Bullying Prevention Coordinator, Deborah A. Temkin, gay community, gay teens, HIV, lesbian, Ph.D, Public Engagement Using “Twitter Townhalls”, STIGMA
How to Stop Siblings From Fighting
August 16, 2012 by Team Celebration
How to Stop Siblings From Fighting Sibling fighting, while inevitable, can turn your household into what feels like a war zone. Your children bickering, teasing, poking, and all around annoying each other can seem like an endless stress cycle. There are, however, some ways that you can lessen sibling fighting and create a more peaceful, cooperative environment. Set strong, clear boundaries for acceptable behavior and stick to them. Sibling fighting is one of those challenging behaviors that … [Read more...]
Filed Under: CHILDCARE, CONTRIBUTORS, WOMEN BLOGGERS Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, brothers, bully, Bullying, children, conflict resolution, family, family meetings, gonannies.com, how to, How to Stop Siblings From Fighting, hurtful bullying, kids, Mothers, nannies, nanny, parenting, Parents, relationships, siblings, sisters, Stop Siblings From Fighting
Bullying – Sticks, stones and what to do
June 2, 2012 by Team Celebration
Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior manifested by the use of force or coercion to affect others, particularly when the behavior is habitual and involves an imbalance of power. It can include verbal harassment, physical assault or coercion and may be directed repeatedly towards particular victims, perhaps on grounds of race, religion, gender, sexuality, or ability. The "imbalance of power" may be social power and/or physical power. The victim of bullying is sometimes referred to as a … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Contributors, FEATURED, YOUTH of ACTION™ Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, abuse, actions, adults, and what to do, boys, Bullying, Bullying - Sticks, cyberbullying, emotional abuse, fighting, get help, girls, high schools, namecalling, Physical Abuse, Psychological Abuse, schools, Sticks, stones, stones and what to do, Take Action, TEENS, verbal abuse, victims, witness
‘No Jerk Policy’ to sustain a healthy workplace, Rachel Permuth-Levine
February 10, 2012 by Team Celebration
The 'No Jerk Policy' When budgets are tight and the risk of programs being cut is high, what elements of an employee wellness strategy should be retained? For many corporations, the answer is fairly simple: those programs that increase the levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. Current research on this topic confirms this theory. According to Barry Hall, a Principal with Buck Consultants and the global leader of Buck’s wellness research, “Our 2010 global wellness … [Read more...]
Filed Under: FEATURED, SELF CARE Tagged With: 'No Jerk Policy', 'No Jerk Policy' to sustain a healthy workplace, A Celebration of Women, boardroom, Bullying, Capella University, corporate, Corporate Wellness, health behavior theorist, health screenings, nutrition, office bully, Psychologically Healthy Workplace, Rachel Permuth-Levine, the APA, uncivil behavior, weight management, women in the office, Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI)
