The new school year is right around the corner, and the issue of school-age bullying is going to be right there with it. During the last school year we had some great discussions at our Town Hall event sponsored by Richmondmom.com and Commonwealth Parenting, in our articles about the Bully Documentary, and on our Facebook […]
By Sam Marx & Adriana Dakin, Friends of Quinn To many, having a learning disability is more than just having a difficult time learning. It is often a huge barrier that must be crossed every time the person wants or needs to communicate, whether at school, out shopping, ordering at a restaurant, or even hanging […]
During the Anti-Bullying Town Hall on May 17th sponsored by RichmondMom.com and Commonwealth Parenting, many sad, frustrating stories were shared about children being bullied by their peers at school, on the bus, and online. It was clear that many parents felt they weren’t being heard by their kids’ schools and that current bullying policies and […]
On the evening of May 17th, a group of parents and community members came together to discuss the growing issue of bullying in our children’s lives. Led by Susan Brown, Assistant Director of Commonwealth Parenting, the goal of the evening was to hear from community members how bullying is affecting their children today, learn about […]
Did you have the chance to see the movie “Bully” at the Westhampton? Those who have seen it know it is a powerful documentary about a painful topic. On Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 7:00-8:30 pm RichmondMom.com and Commonwealth Parenting are presenting a Town Hall evening of discussion and resources for parents and educators. This event is hosted by […]
“They punch me in the jaw, strangle me, they knock things out of my hand, take things from me, sit on me. They push me so far that I want to become the bully.” –Alex, 12 years old There’s still time to go see “Bully” at the Regal Westhampton on Grove Avenue, but time is […]
Great news! The deadline has been extended for The Bully Project’s Demand It contest, and we now have until April 13th to vote to bring Bully to Richmond. The top ten cities with the most votes will win a screening of the thought-provoking documentary. Even if you have voted before, please try to vote again, […]
Richmond moms and dads, teachers and school officials: Please take a moment and watch this movie trailer. Really, it is a matter of life and death. Your child’s health and future may depend on it. Sounds dramatic? Consider this: Over 13 million American kids will be bullied this year, making it the most common form of […]
UPDATE: Great news! Regal Westhampton has decided to pick Bully up for another week, so Richmonders will have the opportunity to go see the film through next Thursday, April 26th. Weekday showings are usually at 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm, with more showings on weekend days. Click here to buy tickets! Richmondmom.com and Commonwealth Parenting […]
Bully, the much-talked-about documentary that delves into the devastating and pervasive issue of childhood and adolescent bullying, is scheduled to be released on March 30th, but it’s still uncertain where it will be released, and when (or if) it will be coming to Richmond theaters. But there is something we can do to ensure it […]
