Committee for Children Blog

How I Stopped Bullying (Part 2 of 2)

John must have believed that I could choose to stop—and he was right. A kid who is bullying can learn to make better choices.Read More


How I Started Bullying (Part 1 of 2)

My experiences with bullying as a child make it meaningful to work for Committee for Children.Read More


Siblings Say the Darndest Things

What's wrong with the world today? Bullying has become such an epidemic lately.Read More


Timeline of Second Step Skills

A fun, creative reflection activity for the end of the school year. Can be adapted for Second Step students in Kindergarten through Grade 8.

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Bullying Meets Its Match

September 14, 2010

SEATTLE—A University of Washington study has confirmed what thousands of schools across the country have already discovered: The Steps to Respect program is an effective tool to prevent bullying.

Preliminary findings from a randomized controlled trial of Steps to Respect: A…Read More


No Easy Apology

The best way for students to effectively use skills in their daily lives is for them to practice. But, as any teacher knows, this is easier said than done.Read More


Kindergarten Teachers ROCK!

I called her by her pet name, Baby Girl, and was reprimanded: “Auntie Teryl, I am not a baby. I’m going into kindergarten!” Wait, what?!Read More


Response to NYT Op-Ed “There’s Only One Way to Stop a Bully”

In their op-ed about preventing bullying in schools, Susan Engel and Marlene Sandstrom successfully make the important point that schools need to take a comprehensive approach to bullying prevention and student safety.Read More