I am thrilled to be able to take part in one of the most proactive speaking ventures I’ve ever had the privilege to be a part of. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada (who I ADORE) and Sears Canada will be sponsoring a three-city speaking tour to help parents help their kids stand up to bullies and stop violence. Here are the three cities, the venues, and what I’ll be speaking at. You can pregister now. I hope to see you there. Let’s stop this insidious spread of peer cruelty so not one more child hurts!!

TORONTO: Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.
Isabel Bader Theatre (93 Charles Street West, Toronto)
905.477.7272 ext. 300

CALGARY: Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.
Bishop McNally High School (5700 Falconridge Blvd NE, Calgary)

VANCOUVER: Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 6:30 P.M.
Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel (15269 104th Avenue, Surrey)
Pre-register at www.bgccan.com or by calling 604.879.6554.

All donations benefit Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary
Pre-register at www.bgccan.com
INFORMATION LINE: 403.717.2680

Take a Stand against Bullying and Violence will empower Canadian parents with tools to confidently teach children how to stand up to bullying and violence. Just a few of the topics I will cover in each of the three cities include:

* Ways to avoid being bullied and handle teasing and put downs
* How to escape safely from potentially dangerous situations
* Warning signs to know when your child is a bully or bullied
* How to protect kids from cyber-bullying
* Learn the C.A.L.M. approach to defuse bullying
* Anger management strategies
* How to teach empathy
* How to handle cliques and navigate the social jungle
* 9 Ways to keep violence out of your family’s world
* 7 Deadly Myths about Violence

Here is what Pam Jolliffe, President and CEO, BGCC, says: “Bullying and violence are a major concern for today’s youth and parents are often at a loss on what steps they can take to help their children deal with incidents. Boys and Girls Clubs throughout Canada already offer programs such as anger management and conflict resolution to help children deal with this pervasive issue they face in their schools and neighbourhoods. Through the Take a Stand against Bullying and Violence presentations, we hope to partner with parents in our continuing efforts to stop violence, bullying and cruelty in our communities.”

I will be focusing more on ways to bully-proof our kids in future blogs. Meanwhile, if you happen to be in Vancouver, Calgary or Toronto on April 3, 4, or 5th I hope to see you there. Come and say hello!
If you’re not familiar with this incredible organization, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada is a leading provider of programs to children and youth that support the healthy physical, educational and social development of more than 178,000 young people and their families each year. In 700 community locations across Canada, clubs offer after-school programs in physical recreation, technology, the arts, personal growth and more. Many clubs also provide meals, emergency shelter, family support programs and other supports to children, youth and families at risk. Boys and Girls Clubs have been helping young Canadians to discover, develop and achieve their potential, for over 100 years. They are LIFESAVERS TO OUR YOUTH.

To learn more, visit www.bgccan.com.

Here are contacts:
416-243-0168
karen.l@sympatico.ca
Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada 905-477-7272 ext. 234 cdavies@bgccan.com

Best!

Michele Borba
www.micheleborba.com