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Judy S. Freedman, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.

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Talking to Children About the Boston Marathon Bombings

How can parents convey understanding of such a frightening, unthinkable and unimaginable tragedy to children when we grasp with our own shock, disbelief, and sadness?

Is Disrespect on the Rise? (in Glenview Patch)

Disrespect is evident at shopping malls, on the roads, in schools, on athletic fields, & in political campaigns. It continues online & in social media. Do you think disrespect is on the rise?

TV Anchor Reacts to Attack About Her Weight

TV anchor delivers a powerful and inspiring message, which is very timely as we begin National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. However, do you regard her experience as "bullying?"

Compassionate Community Changes the Life of a Bullied Teen!

What a powerful example of how residents of a small community demonstrated extraordinary compassion to a teen who was part of a homecoming hoax!

Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas Persevered In Spite of Bullying

Gabby Douglas, two-time Olympic gold medal gymnast shares with Oprah Winfrey that she was bullied by former teammates in her early training.

Newest Bullying Prevention Resource is a Hit! (in Glenview Patch)

Highly recommending an excellent bullying prevention book....hot off the press!

Back to School

Back-to-School Essentials That Don't Come From a Store

What back-to-school essentials do kids need that cannot be purchased at the shopping mall, at the big box stores, or online? The answer is bullying prevention skills.

Back to School

From Being Bullied to Miss Teen USA: Making Lemonade Out of Lemons

Bullying in middle school leads to a mission to help other kids. Logan West, who is the new Miss Teen USA, has a national platform to promote her anti-bullying message.

Back to School

Is it Teasing or Bullying? Yes, There is a Difference.

We need to see teasing and bullying on a continuum, rather than using the terms interchangeably…. especially with young children.

Back to School

Do You Teach Your Children Empathy?

Parents can create countless teachable moments to help their kids understand how it might feel to be in someone else’s shoes and to convey empathy through words & actions.

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