Gum in my Hair V 2.0 - How to Cope with Bullying
I was so excited to see that you are updating the Gum in My Hair video! I have used this video for about 10 years as part of anti-bullying workshops for elementary and middle school students. The students love the video's upbeat vibe but also learn valuable lessons.I have previewed many videos over the years but always return to this onebecause it lends to wonderful discussions and role plays without being overly dramatic and depressing. --Juliana Gallant, Anti-bullying Facilitator, Los AngelesGum in my Hair is outstanding!!Excellent for kids fast paced, exciting, and effective. It is a wonderful video for use with elementary- and junior high-age students. It offers strategies for both victims and bullies. --National Resource Center on Domestic ViolenceBullying is an all too common part of growing up. Some of us were hassled daily; others watched their friends get picked on, afraid to intervene. Sadly, our children are no more immune to bullying than were we. A new national survey found that 80 percent of U.S. children report being bullied at school.This is exactly what Twisted scholar is hoping to prevent withGum in my Hair - How to Cope with a Bully. A 20-minute video aimed at 8- to 14- year-olds, it is designed to teach kids how to both recognize bullies and evade their grasp.Real testimonials from bullied kids make it easy for young viewers to relate. The video also offers five tangible techniques for avoiding the enemy, such as developing confident - and therefore deterring - body language. Co-host David Scratchley, Ph.D., a psychologist and well-known children's safety advocate, lends added credibility to the lessons.If shared among teachers and parents, Gum in my Hair has the potential to save lives. --Psychology Today