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How Kids Can Stop Fat Shaming in Its Tracks

Izzy Kalman on August 29, 2023

One of the most common forms of bullying is fat shaming. Though it causes great pain, kids can learn to make it stop almost instantly.

One of the most common forms of bullying is fat shaming. Though it causes great pain, kids can learn to make it stop almost instantly.

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Looking Back at The Legacy of Professor Dan Olweus

Izzy Kalman on July 12, 2023

Bullying researcher Dan Olweus passed away on Sept. 20, 2020. His death has been ignored in the major media, despite his influence.

Bullying researcher Dan Olweus passed away on Sept. 20, 2020. His death has been ignored in the major media, despite his influence.

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The Legacy of Professor Dan Olweus

Izzy Kalman on July 12, 2023

Despite his vast influence, the passing of Prof. Dan Olweus has been passed over by the news media.

Despite his vast influence, the passing of Prof. Dan Olweus has been passed over by the news media.

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The Power of the Opposite Compliment

Izzy Kalman on July 6, 2023

The opposite compliment is the single most effective response for kids to use when bullies insult them.

The opposite compliment is the single most effective response for kids to use when bullies insult them.

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From Dolphin Trainer to Humanistic Bullying Expert

Izzy Kalman on January 17, 2022

A dolphin trainer discovered a more effective solution to bullying than the one developed by the world's foremost bullying authority.

A dolphin trainer discovered a more effective solution to bullying than the one developed by the world's foremost bullying authority.

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Are People Really Like Crumpled Paper?

Izzy Kalman on June 10, 2021

A TikTok video of a mother doing the "crumpled paper" exercise with her children has gone viral. However, it is fundamentally flawed and promotes fragility.

A TikTok video of a mother doing the "crumpled paper" exercise with her children has gone viral. However, it is fundamentally flawed and promotes fragility.

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Trailblazing Researcher Challenges Antibullying Orthodoxy

Izzy Kalman on January 11, 2021

Australian researcher Karen Healy hits the nail on the head for ending the bullying problem while challenging the bullying orthodoxy that has been failing.

Australian researcher Karen Healy hits the nail on the head for ending the bullying problem while challenging the bullying orthodoxy that has been failing.

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Fatal Flaws of Bullying Research: Introduction

Izzy Kalman on July 14, 2020

Bullying researchers need to recognize the flaws that prevent them from finding a reliably effective approach to reducing bullying.

Bullying researchers need to recognize the flaws that prevent them from finding a reliably effective approach to reducing bullying.

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Should You Sue Your Child's School Over Bullying?

Izzy Kalman on June 13, 2020

You may be tempted to sue your child's school if bullying continues despite your repeated complaints. But if you do, it could be the worst decision you ever make.

You may be tempted to sue your child's school if bullying continues despite your repeated complaints. But if you do, it could be the worst decision you ever make.

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Teaching in the Age of Antibullyism

Izzy Kalman on March 23, 2020

My daughter, an art teacher in elementary school, has discovered the hard way how antibullyism has made the teaching profession more difficult and precarious.

My daughter, an art teacher in elementary school, has discovered the hard way how antibullyism has made the teaching profession more difficult and precarious.

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Does Antibullyism Help or Hurt Kids at Risk?

Izzy Kalman on December 30, 2019

Psychological researchers need to consider the possibility that the anti-bullying policies they promote may only make matters worse for kids like Tristan.

Psychological researchers need to consider the possibility that the anti-bullying policies they promote may only make matters worse for kids like Tristan.

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More Advice for Melania Trump on Her Anti-Bullying Campaign

Izzy Kalman on December 11, 2019

Part 2: If the First Lady is to succeed in her mission to reduce bullying in schools, here is the radically different approach she needs to take.

Part 2: If the First Lady is to succeed in her mission to reduce bullying in schools, here is the radically different approach she needs to take.

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Can Wisconsin Get Rid of Bullies by Fining Their Parents?

Izzy Kalman on June 13, 2019

The world is eagerly awaiting results of Wisconsin's laws that fine parents of bullies. While it is likely to make matters worse, we are ignoring the truly best solution.

The world is eagerly awaiting results of Wisconsin's laws that fine parents of bullies. While it is likely to make matters worse, we are ignoring the truly best solution.