Pam's Latest Huff Post Blog - The Best Defense Against Bullying: Arming Your Kids With Stories

 

Pam's latest Huff Post blog tackles an issue that every parent and child must confront in some capacity, bullying. Read the full piece on the Huffington Post

"Reading builds resilience and empathy. The act of reading brings the gifts of stories that have the power to change a child's perception, help a child deal with uncomfortable situations, and model different options for being strong in the world.

Childhood can be a profoundly lonely experience. Whether it's walking to school wishing for a friend, or sitting by oneself on the bus or dreading the endless minutes in the cafeteria, our children need fortification. Sometimes their own feelings of shame and confusion lead them to want to dominate others."