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Sherri Gordon

Sherri (Mabry) Gordon is the author of nearly 30 middle school and high school nonfiction books including "Peanut Butter, Milk, and Other Deadly Threats," which won a National Science Teachers Award. The topics of her other books have included everything from mental health, abuse, bullying, public shaming, cyberbullying, and online trolling, to peer-to-peer file sharing, green energy, and surviving your first break up. Gordon also writes articles and web content on bullying prevention, mental health, relationships, technology, parenting, and more.

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  • Parents
    110 articles
  • Health.com
    89 articles
  • Verywell Family
    29 articles
  • Verywell Health
    20 articles
  • Verywell Fit
    5 articles
  • Parents
    3 articles
  • verywellfamily.com
    3 articles

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  • 7 Ways the Department of Education Supports Your Kids' School
    19 Mar—Parents
    Despite its long history, there are a lot of misunderstandings about the role of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and how it affects kids in school and college. At the top of the list of misconceptions is the idea that the education department decides what schools can and cannot teach. But experts say curriculum is decided at the state level, not by the federal government. “Think of the Department of Education as the nation's education rulebook keeper,” says Lisa Lightner, a special...
  • 9-Year-Old Is Bullied for Having a Knockoff Stanley Cup—Here’s How Mom Handled It
    14 Mar—Parents
    The mom vowed to buy her bullied daughter a Stanley cup—but experts say it's not that simple. Comments In This Article One Mom Has Had Enough Why Kids Are Targeted Should You Give In? Address the Root, Not Just the Symptom Late elementary and early middle school are not easy for kids. Not only are they trying to figure out who they are and how they fit in, but they're also much more influenced by their peers.1 No one wants to stick out or be different—and when when they do, it increases their...
  • Do You Really Have to Bring a Gift for the Birthday Kid's Sibling Too?
    31 Mar—Parents
    When my kids were younger, I loved planning their birthday parties. From picking a special theme, to organizing games and finding just the perfect treats for the party favors—I enjoyed every single part of it. Even now that they're older, I still try to make their birthdays special with a thoughtful gift and a sweet treat. But in all my years as a parent, I never once considered asking guests to bring gifts for a sibling. In fact, I didn’t even realize it was a thing until recently....
  • Kids Who Know How to Avoid Danger Do These 10 Key Things
    31 Mar—Parents
    Most parents are familiar with the phrase “stranger danger.” But safety experts say that this approach isn't the most effective way to teach kids about personal safety. Instead, they recommend focusing on "tricky" or dangerous people—because the reality is, not everyone who poses a threat is a stranger.1 In fact, 93% of the time, children know the person who intends to harm them.2 It’s also important to remember that kids are literal thinkers with limited life experience, explains Cynthia...
  • 13 Signs Your Kid Is Not Eating Enough
    20 Mar—Parents
    Key Takeaways How much your child eats is influenced by factors like genetics, growth rates, physical activity, illnesses, and more. Pressuring your child to eat often backfires and can actually result in them eating less. Kids are the best regulators of their appetites and are the only ones who truly know when they’re hungry. Part of being a parent means making sure your child is growing and developing as they should. So, it’s only natural to worry about how much they're eating—especially if...

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