Team Toby- a dog with a blog on a kindness mission!: character development

Friday, November 22, 2013

Wise Words about Bully Prevention from an 8 Year Old Author

Smile.

Cheer someone up if they are feeling down.

Listen to people.

These were three PAWsitive tips that Hannah, age 8, shared on PAWsitive Radio during Bully Prevention Week!

Not only did Hannah offer great advice about how to reduce bullying, be a good friend, and, create more kindness in the world, she is an author! That's right. The Loving Tree is Hannah's newly released book and is available at http://www.seanliv.com/_/Hannah_Rose.html .

We also had the opportunity to speak with Sean, Hannah's mom, who shared some sage advice for families. Sean reminded listeners of the importance of modelling unconditional love and acceptance, having family meetings to keep the lines of communication open, and, to do a family report card! What a spectacular idea.

You can listen to the conversation with Hannah and Sean on PAWsitive Radio.

Until next time,,,, let's be kind to one another!

PS. The PAWlidays are just around the corner. Visit www.TheOriginalTeamToby.com to order your gift set today.

This year, give the gift of success. Team Toby has put together gift book sets, there is something for everyone: For every set purchased, we will donate a copy of Toby The Pet Therapy Dog Says Be a Buddy Not a Bully to a school or children's organization. Thanks for helping PAW it Forward!
Check out the booksets here:

www.TheOriginalTeamToby.com makes it easy for you to purchase your set of books.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

It's national Bully Prevention and Awareness Week!

It's national Bully Prevention and Awareness Week!

Mom is writing this blog today as I am busy being kind and planning my next random act of kindness....

Change begins with a conversation... and a great conversation was what Caroline and I had on PAWsitive Radio.

Caroline shared some of the many activities the Society is taking on to make a PAWsitive difference, and create safe places for students. Caroline talked about the language we used, how to start these important conversations, why conflict resolution is such a vital life skill, and, what schools and students can do to make a difference and be part of the change!

Caroline is with the Society for Safe and Caring Schools & Communities ... an organization making a big difference in the world. You can listen to our conversation here:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/teamtoby/2013/11/17/bully-prevention-awareness-special-safe-and-caring-school

Creating a safe and kind workplace:

- Create an accepting culture: reduce the workplace drama, communicate with clarity, accept without judgement, and allow new employees the opportunity time and space to fit in.

- Engagement people through communication: introduce new employees to co-workers, provide new employees with a tour, orientate them to the company and team routines and structures, give people a chance to learn, and set them up for success!

- Create a ripple of kindness: just like negativity can come through a workplace like a tidal wave...so can kindness. Seek opportunities to model kindness and see what happens next.