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Tag Archives: Peace begins at home

Sticks and stones are nothin’: Words are the real killers

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

“Love and peace…and also disturbance and destruction begin at home” “Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.” Many of us, at least those of us who grew up in North America, are familiar with … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged bucket filler, bucket filling, Bullying, empathy, friendship, grandparents, kind words, kindness, mean words, Mental Health, Mother Teresa, Peace begins at home, role model, school, special needs, sticks and stones, understanding, words hurt | 3 Comments
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