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New Bullying Laws Passed In New Jersey

A new law was recently put into effect in New Jersey, after a boy killed himself after being taunted. The video below talks about this new law. What do you think? I honestly believe we ALL share in the responsibility of preventing bullying from happening! My mission is to help prevent as many kids as possible not be bullied. Please make a donation to our foundation so that we can continue our work! Sensei Chris Feldt Samurai Karate Studio Columbia, SC 29229 803-462-9425

How To Talk To Kids About Leiby Kletzky

10 Tips Parents Need to Know By Dr. Robyn Silverman A horrific story about a 8 year old boy, Leiby Kletzky, gone missing, murdered and dismembered in Brooklyn this week, has parents wondering how to talk to their children about this tragedy. As a parent myself, all I wanted to do was shut my eyes, close my doors, and hold my children tight. It is every parent’s nightmare—not just because of the loss itself—not just because of the gruesome way this young boy died—but because of the senselessness of the murder. What was the motive? Why this boy? Or perhaps more accurately, could it have just as easily been mine? As a mother I find it so hard to write this article. My stomach flips and my teeth chatter just like yours. We want to raise happy, healthy, confident children—not ones that hide from the world and fear those within it. At the same time, these kinds of sickening stories make us want to yell; “stay home with me and never venture out alone!” Logically, we know ...