I’ll be chatting LIVE this morning on one of my favorite shows : Martha Stewart Living Radio on Sirius Satellite. Do call in with your questions. The studio line is 646.313.6012.  The twitter account is @martharadio

Here are a few things I’ll be sharing:

I’ll be in Hayward, California speaking to teachers, parents, administrators, psychologists and counselors on Wednesday, December 14 from 2 to 3:30 pm. I’ll be sharing the six essential R’s that research says are key to reducing bullying in any school. I’ll share dozens of simple and no cost ways to strengthen a school culture, mobilize student bystanders, help students who are victims as well as bullies. I’ll also share examples from dozens of North America schools who are utilizing these strategies.

With the holiday shopping mania already starting up, kids are already being inundated with media ads and enticing commercials that get their attention.  How do you teach kids money management when they are surrounded by all these things?

That’s what I’m discussing this morning at 9:40 am live on TODAY with Natalie Morales.

While you’re searching for those deals and standing in those lines, keep in mind that these next days and weeks are also the perfect time to talk to your kids about money management and review your expectations and limits about your family’s spending during the holidays. Using real examples is the best way to boost an essential skill that too many of our kids (and adults!) are flunking these days: Financial Literacy!

Here are just a few of the tips I’ll share:

~ How to teach kids to prioritize their “wish” lists

~ Ways to help kids earn money during the holidays so they learn the value of a dollar and can spend their own dime on family gifts

~ Simple ways to help kids learn to be better consumers

~ When you should start to talk to kids about money

~ The age kids first learn money attitudes (you won’t believe this one!)

~ How to help kids stop impulsive buying urges and learn to be better shoppers as well as savers!

Today.com will also be posting the specific tips. My blog will have additional ideas. Hope you tune in!

I’ll be live chatting with Dr. Carolyn Green and her show, “Getting Good at Life” this morning at 9 am CT (7am PT) for 30 minutes about my book, Building Moral Intelligence: The Seven Essential Virtues that Teach Kids to Do the Right Thing.

If you have questions, about parenting or ways to raise children’s character, call the open studio line at (646) 716-6910.

Here are just a few of the topics I’ll addresss:

1. The seven core virtues for teaching kids to do the right thing-what are they and how they connect to build strong character

2. How to get parents to realize the power of their influence on their own children

3. Practical methods have you found to be most effective in teaching these virtues to kids in a way that sticks with them

4. Additional resources I recommend to parents who desire to become more effective at building moral intelligence in their children and much more more!

I’m live with Matt Lauer talking about the best tips to curb tantrums.

Those annoying kid wails and frails and meltdowns—are common. Studies show that almost 70 percent of young kids have them. Tantrums are equally as common in girls as in boys. Older kids sometimes resort back to the tantrum stage, especially if there’s been a recent stress or change in their lives or they’ve learned they work to get their way. So if tantrums are common, how do you stop those outbursts? New research finally gives parents important clues.

First clue: Yale University and King’s College London findings tell us we can hold those sticker charts, fancy point systems or our pleads and threats. Those techniques are largely ineffective in changing kid behavior for the long haul. But there are things we can do to tame those tantrums.

Studies show what is more effective in curbing a tantrum is how the parent responds to the outbursts. In fact, how parents respond will largely determine whether those outbursts decrease or increase.

I’ll share the three most critical tips based on research that curb meltdowns. And I’ll share those tips in an upcoming blog as well.

Live at 7:40 am on Wed, I’m discussing child sexual abuse and the Penn State scandal on the TODAY show. Most important: I’ll point out critical signs of sexual abuse and tips parents can teach children and teens to prevent a tragedy.

Here are a few possible signs of sexual abuse

Sexual abuse can be a single incident or many acts over a long period of time. There usually are subtle signs along the way that can be overlooked. Here are a few possible warnings of sexual abuse. Look for a change in your child’s normal behavior that last or become more intense. Of course, there could be another explanation but any of these signs should be addressed. If you have any suspicions or a feeling something is wrong, seek help of a mental health professional.

Physical Signs: Bloody, torn, or stained underclothes; pain, bleeding, burning, or itching in genital area; difficulty walking or sitting; frequent urinary or yeast infections; STD or pregnancy

Psychosomatic Signs: Stomachaches, headaches or marked mood swings; nightmares or trouble sleeping; sudden changes in appetite

Sexual Behavior Signs: Uses adult-like sexual knowledge, language or behavior; writes, draws or plays out sexual-type images; frequent use of masturbation

Emotional Signs: Resorts to aggressive behaviors: thumb-sucking, bed-wetting; sudden clinginess; depressed

Behavioral Signs: Shrinks away or seems threatened by physical contact; excessive bathing, poor hygiene; or talks about self as dirty or bad; trouble focusing; seems distracted or distant at odd times; overly protective and concerned for siblings, assumes a caretaker role; talks about a new, older friend; jumpy if the phone rings, a text or email comes in; suddenly has unaccountable money, gifts, toys or mail; runs to mailbox

If there was something your child said or did that made you concerned, ask. Do know that a child may not admit or deny the abuse usually due to fear, humiliation, guilt or shame, but studies show that if asked, kids generally will tell a trusted adult of their abuse.

I’m at the Hyatt in San Francisco Oct 19-22, 2011 at the CEP’s (Character Education Partnership) 18th National Forum on Character Education. Join me!

Interested in learning how to reduce bullying, increase empathy, build respectful learning climates, foster resiliency, encourage student leadership, or prepare students for a lifetime of citizenship?

Then join me in San Francisco Oct 19-22, 2011 at the CEP’s (Character Education Partnership) 18th National Forum on Character Education. Some of the top speakers and researchers in the field of character education will be on hand. Here is how to register for this fabulous event: Click here to register and for details.

I’ll be speaking at two sessions this year:

A Special Panel on Bullying: The 6 R’s to Reduce Bullying

Friday, October 21, 8 am in the Ballroom at the Hyatt San Francisco

I’ll be joined by Dr. Anne Bryant, is the Executive Director of the National School Boards Association (NSBA)www.nsba.org representing state associations of school boards and Dr. Jason Ohler, professor emeritus, speaker, writer, teacher, and cyber researcher. http://www.jasonohler.com. Our panel will tackle what really needs to be done to effectively reduce bullying in our schools. We’ll share the latest research (what REALLY works) as well as practical strategies that schools across the country and world are doing to implement those strategies.

How Do We Develop Empathy and Reduce Bullying?

Saturday, October 22: 8:30-10 am at Seacliff B at the Hyatt San Francisco

In light of recent highly publicized bullying tragedies, much attention has been focused on anti-bullying strategies. What has worked or not worked for your school? This session will also address strategies to go beyond tackling one issue, aiming for a safe and respectful environment for students at all times.

I’ll be speaking to parents in Dublin, Ohio on November 10 and 11. The parenting sessions are sponsored by the Dublin Elementary Schools and free to the public. The topic:

Raising Self-Reliant Kids Who Can Survive, Bounce Back, and Thrive

I’ll speak about how to help your children…

• Cope with everyday frustrations easier and back back faster

• Learn to problem solve on their own

• Develop a bounce-back, optimistic spirit

• Learn how to delay gratification and stretch their ability to wait

• Identify their own stress signs and triggers as well as ways to reduce stress

• Become more resourceful and self-reliant

• Recognize their own unique talents and passions so you can develop authentic self-esteem

You’ll walk away with proven strategies and tips to implement immediately

Thursday, Nov 10: 7-8 pm Scottish Corners Elementary

Friday, Nov 11: 10-11 am Glacier Ridge Elementary

Do’s and Don’ts of disciplining other parents kids. Tips to tuning up your kids’ host and guest skills and reduce misbehavin’

Whether your family is the host or the guest, those holiday parties are fast approaching. Grandma, friends, distant relatives, the neighbors, playdates and who knows who may be popping in. You may have the house decorated and those recipes ready, but what about your child’s behavior?

Here are some things I’ll be chatting about LIVE this morning on Martha Stewart Living Radio on Sirius Satellite for the Living Today show. Do call in with your questions. The studio line is 646.313.6012.  The twitter account is @martharadio

How to handle a discipline outburst - either from your child or the guest

How to align your expectations for your child.

Why a practice run with the kiddos is crucial before that gala

Simple ways to beef up kids’ manners

How to help your child become a better host - and guest

Why anticipating behavior problems is the best way to reduce misbehavior

Five most common reasons kids act out and how to reduce the likelihood

Tactful ways to get on board with the friend’s parent about discipline

The Do’s and Don’ts of disciplining kids who aren’ts yours

• What to do for a picky eater?

  How to get my kid to sleep in his own bed?

  How do I stop a tantrum?

  Why doesn’t time out work for me?