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Aside from impacting learning and academic success of the school, bullying also creates an environment where stress and anxiety are higher. As a result, it is in every school district’s best interest to address bullying issues in an effective manner. For instance, this might include identifying risk factors associated with bullying, intervening quickly and efficiently when bullying occurs, assessing current bullying prevention programs, and developing prevention programs that work. But, one of the first steps in accomplishing these tasks is establishing a list of bullying prevention goals....

More: Last Name History and Meaning Search Greek Name Traditions In Greece, some families traditionally wait until the seventh or tenth day after the baby’s birth to name them. But traditionally, the eldest boy or girl in the family will be named after their paternal grandfather or grandmother, respectively. For second children and later, parents often look to other relatives for naming inspiration. Kenya’s Birth vs. Adult Names Babies born to Swahili speakers in Kenya are given a first (birth) name, the jina la utotoni, which is typically given by an older relative and refers to the baby’s appearance....

These 10 fitness-focused families on Instagram not only value exercise and staying in shape for their own livelihoods, but they also show their children how to have a positive approach to fitness, body image, healthy eating, and overall wellness. Brooke Murray The beautiful landscape of the Colorado mountains provides mom, Brooke Murray (known as @brooke.froelich) the perfect backdrop to teach her two children about the importance of living a fit life....

More: 50 Rare Baby Names You Probably Haven’t Thought Of Yet Each of these baby girl names includes their language of origin, so you know the heritage of whichever exotic name you choose. We’ve also included a list of gender-neutral baby name options to add even more variety. If you don’t want your baby to have the same first name as three other girls in her class, explore our list of not popular baby girl names....

Summer Activities for Kids Check out this list of 100 things you and your kids can do to fight off summertime boredom. Don’t let your kids have all the fun—many of these activities are fun for the whole family to share. So join in! Whether you turn this list into your summer bucket list, or you just pick a few of your favorites, you will make some great memories. The key is to slow down and enjoy the summer months with your family....

Southerners might also decide to use one of these names when considering middle names. Check out our list of 100 Southern baby names for boys, and before you know it, you’ll find the perfect Southern boy name for the little one with a heart of Dixie. Popular Southern Boy Names and Meanings Want a name that’s fit for a true southern gentleman? If you’re looking for inspiration, you can reflect upon Southern state and city names, favorite books and movies that take place in the South, old-fashioned Southern references, and more....

More: The Most Popular Viking Names to Inspire Your Search If you’re looking for a list of names which evoke the strength of a warrior princess, this is the ultimate collection of warrior names for girls. Warrior Names for Your Strong Little Girl from A-B Warrior Names for Your Strong Little Girl from C-H Warrior Names for Your Strong Little Girl from J-M Warrior Names for Your Strong Little Girl from N-S Warrior Names for Your Strong Little Girl from R-Z For more baby name inspiration check out these popular baby name lists:...

More: 75 Modern Names for Babies The stars and planets have long inspired the human race, and many astrological and celestial names date back to ancient Rome, Greece, Asia, and the early Americas. Many of the names in astrology are inspired by goddesses and gods from Greek and Roman mythology heroes. These names, which generally have Latin roots, are also the names of many famous stars and constellations. Whether your baby is an energetic fire sign, a grounded earth sign, an emotional and artistic water sign, or an intellectual air sign, we’ve got the right name for you....

More: Challenges and Opportunities for the Self-Employed Do Odd-Jobs on TaskRabbit If you’re super organized and reliable, consider joining TaskRabbit, where you can engage in a variety of errands-style jobs for busy people. You can offer to help families wash and fold piles of laundry, pack up a home, organize a kid’s playroom, set up IKEA furniture, wait on line at a no-reservations “hot” restaurant for someone, and more. Think about what daily tasks you excel at, and sign up....

Resist the urge to go overboard and try one or two of these easy birthday traditions for your child. We promise they’ll be thrilled! Give Her a Balloon “Wake-Up Call” When it’s time for the birthday kid to rise and shine, stand over the bed and shower them with a laundry basket full of balloons and pieces of curled ribbon. Or scatter balloons in her room after they’ve fallen asleep the night before so they wake up to a sea of color....

More: Game of Thrones Inspired Baby Names 15 Baby Names Inspired by Uncommon Disney Characters Dinah If you’re a fan of Alice in Wonderland, you may recall that her kitten is named Dinah. It’s sweet and short. Dinah is also a bit old-fashioned now, so chances are, you won’t find too many of them around! Faline Faline is the love interest in Bambi. While the name is a play on the word “feline,” it doesn’t immediately sound like it....

Choosing a baby name that means green for your little one can mean several things since green represents more than just nature. The color green is related to the ocean, herbs, plants, and so much more. Green also symbolizes new beginnings and with that comes peace. It also represents luck and good health. A “green” name isn’t just for St. Patrick’s Day babies. We have loads of options below if you want a name that means “green....

According to UNICEF, lullabies ignite multiple areas of a baby’s brain, which can prepare your child for language acquisition and reading skills. Additionally, the rhythm of a lullaby calms babies down by slowing their heart rate. Although there’s no one definition of what “counts” as a lullaby, generally it’s any song that is sung slowly and softly. So, you could use your favorite pop song, campfire song, rap lyric, or anything else you—and your baby—enjoys....

For parents, we want to make sure costumes are age appropriate and for a tween or teen. Let’s face it, nothing is scarier than not knowing what they will wear. Here is a list of 25 Halloween costume ideas to kickstart the planning for this fall season. We got your popular Halloween costumes for tween and teen girls, funny and cool Halloween costumes for tween and teen boys, and group Halloween costumes that will turn heads!...

Being a new mom comes with so many challenges. There are hormonal changes, body changes, mental changes, personal and social changes. It can be a lot to handle and very confusing. Shows like Workin’ Moms can help us remember that we are not alone in this experience and help us find humor in the day-to-day challenges we face. More: 11 Best Movies about Pregnancy and Babies “There’s a repression against mothers where we’re expected to be full-time workers and pretend we’re not mothers, and then expected to be full-time mothers who pretend we’re not working....

More: 4 Rules It’s Okay to Break During the Coronavirus Pandemic When she told me this, I completely understood what she meant, but I knew I couldn’t do anything about it. She just can’t be with the real person for a while. But I did find a few ways to fulfill her while we practice social distancing. Here our top tips for parents sheltering in place with an only child....

The major benefits of co-parenting apps and online tools include the ability to share each child’s schedule, keep each parent notified about upcoming appointments, and track any shared expenses. If you think this sort of tool might be useful, give these top-rated co-parenting communication tools a try. Tips: Add the app to your phone for anywhere access to important medical information, including prescription history and contact information for each of your kids’ doctors....

Appleseed “A” Photo Credit: I Can Teach My Child Materials: White and red construction paper Scissors White school glue Apple seeds Directions: Paper Plate Apple Photo Credit: Fun Handprint Art Materials: Paper plate Red tempera paint Paintbrush Green tempera paint Green construction paper Scissors Glue stick Twig Tape Directions: Coffee Filter Apple Photo Credit: Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas Materials: Red construction paper Scissors Coffee filter Water-soluable markers Spray bottle Glue stick...

Select Your Care Provider Wisely The care provider you choose to help you give birth will be one of the key ways to avoid a cesarean section that isn’t necessary. When interviewing your doctor or midwife, be sure to ask them what their primary cesarean rate is in their practice. This asks them to tell you the number of first cesareans, a more accurate picture of how often they perform this surgery, thus leaving out all of the repeat cesareans....