I read a great post about bullying today and I wanted to share it with every one. I found the post on a site called Bur Bur and Friends. Bur Bur And Friends was created by two amazing moms-JoAnne Pastel and Kakie Fitzsimmons. Being moms of multiracial, multicultural kids, they both were having a hard time finding books and toys that reflect the reality of our diverse world. Identifying this unmet need in the market, they created Farmer’s Hat Productions® to launch their own line of children’s books and products.

The Bur Bur and Friends characters are based on actual children, including their own. These unique books, educational toys and products mirror our contemporary world and promote self-esteem through participation in sports, outdoor exploration and active play.

As co-creators and co-authors of the Bur Bur and Friends series, JoAnne and Kakie’s work has been recognized for excellence by numerous educational, parenting and media organizations.

Here’s an excerpt from their article on Bullying:

As parents it’s important to listen to our children closely and watch for warning signs that could indicate that our child is being bullied. Indicators include: 

•          Coming home with damaged or missing clothing or other belongings
•          Losing items such as books, electronics, clothing, or jewelry
•          Unexplained injuries
•          Complaining of frequent headaches, stomachaches or feeling sick
•          Trouble sleeping or frequent bad dreams
•          Changes in eating habits
•          Hurting themselves
•          Being very hungry after school from not eating their lunch
•          Running away from home
•          Losing interest in visiting or talking with friends
•          Afraid of going to school or other activities with peers
•          Losing interest in school work or beginning to do poorly in school
•          Appearing sad, moody, angry, anxious or depressed when they come home
•          Talking about suicide
•          Feeling helpless
•          Often feeling like they are not good enough
•          Blaming themselves for their problems
•          Suddenly has fewer friends
•          Avoiding certain places
•          Acting differently than usual

If you think your child is being bullied, take the situation seriously.”

To read  more of the is article or visit Bur Bur And Friends  go to http://burburandfriends.com/about/