Promoting Empathy With Your Teen

The most efficient way to address everyday issues with your teen.

by Ugo Uche, M.S., L.P.C.

Two Great Books on Self Esteem and Bullying

By Ugo Uche on February 16, 2010 in Promoting Empathy With Your Teen

Freedom of speech is such a great concept, however if a person is not prepared to deal with others who are prepared to be mean spirited, the very idea of freedom of speech might seem awful. Read More

These are wonderful books!

Submitted by Kristen on February 17, 2010 - 12:16pm.

These are wonderful books! Thank you for this review! I've found them so useful personally, and for my son.

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Bullies and Self Esteem

Submitted by Claudia Broome on April 27, 2010 - 2:33pm.

Great job and a great article reviewing these two books Ugo. You might also be interested in The "Tail" of Rugby Jones: A Rascal's Journey From Disability To Ability.

It is the story of a handicapped dog (spoken in his own words) who teaches kids the importance of embracing their differences and being proud of who they are.

The Rugby Jones websight has taken on this very same topic.

http://guesswhat.rugbyjones.com/rugbys-videos-2/rugby-jones-on-bullies/

http://guesswhat.rugbyjones.com/media-page-2/speaking-out-against-bullies/

http://guesswhat.rugbyjones.com/2010/04/anti-bully-bracelets/

He voices the idea that kids need to be on the "Rugby Jones" team to discourage bullies.
Thank you so much.
Claudia Broome | Inspiring Disabled Children