As a speech-language therapist I saw too many of my students being negatively impacted as targets of bullying, and too many students standing by not knowing what to do in the elementary school where I taught. I have a dream that family by family, classroom by classroom, that we can help awaken the hearts and minds of children to discover the power within each one of us to stand up to bullying, while contributing to a more compassionate culture, one caring and courageous choice at a time.  The story “Which Team Will You Choose?”  (DVD included with the Guidebook) gives us a window to see what it’s like to be bullied, but more importantly opens the door to look within our hearts and minds to consider the choices we are making in our every day relationships with others. The Guidebook supplement “One Caring and Courageous Choice at a Time” was created to provide teachable points from the movie and can be an invaluable resource for parents, grand-parents, day-care providers, teachers, administrators, counselors, coaches, and so many other adults who work with children when they recognize the value in having regular discussions with children on emotional and physical safety life-skills based on research combining the best of what others are doing effectively to help break the cycle of bullying and abuse. The Guidebook is a great complement to any existing bullying prevention program in schools or a spark to get one going. The movie and guidebook help each of us feel that there are things within our control to help break the cycle of bullying to feel safer and happier in our homes, schools, and communities.

Dee DiGioia, founder Caring and Courageous Kids

www.CaringandCourageousKids.com