The education system should be a safe haven for your child, allowing him or her to learn and socialize. While all children have the legal right to be treated equally in the educational system, unfortunately, children sometimes become victims of discrimination. As a parent whose child has suffered from racial discrimination at school, you have the right to take action.…
When you send your child to summer camp, you expect that they will be kept safe and be properly supported by members of staff at the camp. Their job should be to protect your child and look out for any signs of bullying or abuse, stopping it in its tracks. However, when your child returns from camp and confides in…
When you take medication, you do so because you believe that it will help you to live a healthier and more comfortable life. As a person living with diabetes, you are probably used to taking medication. You rely on it in order to get through your day. It is also likely that you trust your medical provider when it comes…
When you are in the process of huntng for a job, it is likely that you will have to attend multiple interviews as well as submit many resumes to different employers. When navigating this process, you might face interview questions that make you feel uncomfortable, or deal with certain recruitment circumstances that you have never faced before. It is important…
Harassment in the workplace can take many forms. While sexual harassment has lately been a hot topic, in reality there are types of non-sexual harassment that are also very common. In general, harassment can have a negative impact on your career. It is important to understand and recognize different forms of harassment so that you can take steps to prevent…
In the United States, all workers have a right to be treated fairly and equally, regardless of their disability, religion, nationality or race. Unfortunately, workers still have to deal with racial discrimination in the workplace as well as in many other settings. If you believe that you have suffered racial discrimination in the workplace, it is important that you know…
A hernia can be both painful and debilitating. This medical condition occurs when an organ pushes through the tissue holding it in place within the body. Most of the time, hernias affect the abdominal organs, although it is possible to have a hernia near the navel or groin, as well as the upper thigh area. A hernia won’t go away…
When your children come home from school and say that they are upset by the way they were treated by a teacher, it is likely that you will be unsure of how to react. Usually we trust teachers because they have authority over our children, and they have the responsibility to act with care and compassion, while giving out discipline…
If you are a worker who has been made to feel uncomfortable in some way at work, it likely affected you to a large extent. If the behavior was repetitive or disturbing, you may find it more difficult to concentrate at work, dread coming into the workplace, or your mental health may have even suffered. The behavior might have also…
For several years, bullying has been a major concern for parents and the media. When one student (or a group of them) taunts, teases and belittles another student, it can have a profound impact on that child’s emotional, mental and social development. No so long ago, most people dismissed bullying as a rite of passage and something that students should…