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Introducing A Peaceable Place Grade 2
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At the Mendez Foundation, we believe strongly in a comprehensive, coordinated approach to developing the skills and attitudes children and adolescents need to navigate the... -
Managing Bullying Behavior
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Talking to students about bullying, and teaching them to recognize bullying behavior and speak up about it, can help keep students safe, confident, and productive.... -
The Impact of Media Violence on Youth
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The Emerging Trend in Youth ViolenceWe need only look at recent school shootings and the increase of youth homicides to see the emerging trend of youth violence.... -
Youth Nonviolence: The Path to a Peaceful Future
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Keeping up with current events often means facing the grim reality of youth violence in our society. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s... -
Benefits of Interactive Learning
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Interactive activities are an integral part of social emotional learning. The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) states that “learning is an intrinsically social and... -
Speak Up… And Lend an Ear
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Effective communication skills are key to resilient living. Communication is the means by which we interact with the world, and how we communicate plays a... -
Stop to Think
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The road to healthy living begins with children setting reachable goals, but to stay true to that road children must learn to make responsible decisions. ... -
Building Better Relationships
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As children enter adolescence, their minds and bodies are rapidly changing. Adolescence marks the beginning of more complex relationships, including romantic relationships, as hormones begin... -
The Possible Dream
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Goal-setting is a cornerstone to effective prevention education. When children set goals for themselves, they make an investment in their future. The firmer their resolutions, the less...
