As I was writing an article about teaching kids how to deal with bullies recently, one thought led to another and I looked up my middle school bully on Facebook.  I must admit that I also looked up a high school bully. These were two girls who had literally made me sick. [...]

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What does the slumping economy have to do with the color of your baby's behind? According to a new report by the Business Insider, one begets the other.

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Is Beyonce faking it? Her bump, that is, not her pregnancy. A gossip website is claiming that the singer, who announced her pregnancy at the MTV Viceo Music Awards recently, wore a "prosthetic belly" in order to make her announcement more "dramatic." Puh-leeze.

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The latest addition to nytimes.com

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A response to a reader's question, from the author of "Following Ezra:

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It’s my pleasure to report that the great “please” experiment of 2011 is getting some pretty pleasing results. Unlike past attempts to get my kids to do a task consistently -- make their beds, stop hitting each other -- this one has actuallyworked, thanks to co …

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 Parents might just need to consult spreadsheets these days to help them pack school lunches and snacks that will keep them out of detention.With the number of children suffering from food allergies on the rise, it can be hard to keep track of different school and classroom …

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Over time the instructions change, from "start introducing strained peas" to "don't forget to bring the check for driver's ed."

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Clearly, I am in the wrong line of work. Can't stand the sight of blood, so medicine is out; not great with numbers, so hedge fund manager is not an option.

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In order for a person to be a productive leader, they must possess certain qualities that define them as an effective person for leadership.  The first trait of an effective leader is character. Character is developed as a person matures from a child to an adult. It is the sum total of that person’s interaction with other people. Character defines a person’s values. As a leader, one must be able to define one’s values to determine if they have the qualities needed to motivate others and to inspire others to perform to the best of their abilities. Thus, an effective leader knows his values, is comfortable with his values, and will use those values to base decisions and lead. If a leader is not positive about his values, he will be led to self-serving decisions and will fail miserably as a leader. If fact, he will not become a leader but a manipulator. The second trait of an effective leader is consistency. The dictionary defines leadership consistency as a steadfast adherence to the same principles, course, or form. If an educational leader is consistent, they will create an environment that produces security in their followers.  Everyone knows what to expect, how they are expected to perform, and the results of performing to those expectations. Teachers who are clear about their expectations in a classroom have few discipline problems enabling them to spend all their time teaching and very little time solving behavioral problems. Their classrooms are safe and secure. Administrators who, like the teachers, are clear about their expectations will produce high-energy, safe, and productive schools. Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.

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