Modeling Empathy with Guest Val Bostick

The top three things parents can do to prevent bullying are"

1. model non-coercieve behaviors
2. help strengthen your child's self-esteem
3. teach and model empathy

Young children are sponges.  In fact, most learning occurs through imitation or trial and error.   When you as the adult are frustrated what you teach by what you do is more powerful.  Why?  Because, you are putting a lot of emotion behind the lesson.

My gues today will be Valarie Bosttick Principal of Guliver Pre-K located in Coral Gables, FL.