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Taming the Bullying Monster: A Parent's Guide to Helping Your Child Cope with Bullying Taming the Bullying Monster will help you and your child handle various bullying situations, from threats of physical violence to social exclusion. Watch Carolyn Parker, the Director of our Center for Capacity Building, on Fox News speak about how schools can help prevent bullying (10/9/10). Read the New York Times Op-Ed piece "There's Only One Way to Stop a Bully" from July 23, 2010 on the newly instituted anti-bullying laws for schools.
Taming the Food Monster: A Parent's Guide to Good Nutrition for a Healthy Lifestyle This guide provides parents with simple strategies to establish healthy eating patterns and incorporate physical activities for the whole family so that your children can build a strong self-image and maintain good health. Read New York City Department of Education and Department of Health's report on the importance of good health and exercise in determining children's ability to achieve academically.
Taming the Test Monster: A Parent's Guide to Building Your Child's Confidence for Test-Taking Learn how to relieve your child's fears of test-taking and provide strategies to support him. Research shows that preparing children emotionally for testing may affect their scores as much as studying. We recommend that you start working with your child at least four weeks before a scheduled standardized test. For more information about purchasing one or more of our Parent Guides, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 212-689-9500 x312.
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