Inclusion, Teasing, and Bullying with Kim John Payne. SparkleCast Episode 16
Kim John Payne is an internationally renowned family consultant and author of the book, Simplicity Parenting.
In this episode, Kim, David, and Rebecca use the Junkyard Tales story “Buster” to talk about what is traditionally called "teasing" and "bullying" and is a broader way of discussing "inclusion" and "exclusion."
Takeaways from this conversation:
Why “teasing” and “bullying” may not be the best terms to describe a complex social dynamic
Understanding the role of the witness or bystander
Offering language and practices to stop exclusionary behavior
How to make room for children to tell you about difficult social dynamics at school
Story: “Buster" from the Junkyard Tales Series.
SparkleCast Episode 16 – Inclusion, Teasing, and Bullying with Kim John Payne
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More about Kim John Payne!
Kim John Payne is an internationally renowned family consultant and author of the book, Simplicity Parenting. He’s an expert at helping children, adolescents and families explore issues such as social difficulties with siblings and classmates, attention and behavioral issues at home and school, emotional issues such as defiance, aggression, addiction and self-esteem and the vital role living a balanced simple life brings. He’s also the author of the books The Soul of Discipline, and Beyond Winning: Smart Parenting in a Toxic Sports Environment and is the Founding Director of the Center for Social Sustainability.
About the Author
Rebecca Beegle
Rebecca is Sparkle Stories' former production manager and co-host (along with David) of the SparkleCast podcast. She is also a writer, producer, and storyteller who performs in theaters, films, and living rooms. Find out more at rebeccabeegle.com.
