Julia K Cole

Prevention 1. Increase Communication Initiate discussion about your children’s social and online lives on a regular basis. Ask specific questions that generate meaningful dialogue (e.g., instead of “How was school?,” try “What is lunchtime like at your school—who do you sit with, what do you do and what do you talk about?”). Make sure that your demeanor communicates genuine interest and openness as opposed to the desire to control or invade privacy.  2. Monitor Behavior Observe your children in different settings by volunteering at school, participating in extracurricular activities and being watchful during social gatherings. If you notice that your children are overly aggressive, vulnerable to peer pressure or exhibit other behavior that troubles you, talk to them about  your concerns and redirect the behavior. Be vigilant about the warning signs associated with bullying behavior (e.g., social withdrawal, fear of attending school, avoidance of or preoccupation with tec...

Hi Everybody! I just signed the petition " James Leprino: Stop Sickening Animal Abuse at World’s Largest Pizza Cheese Supplier " on Change.org. It's a very important issue regarding the cruel treatment of their cows. Will you sign it too?  You can click HERE or copy and paste the link below http://www.change.org/p/james-leprino-stop-sickening-animal-abuse-at-world-s-largest-pizza-cheese-supplier?recruiter=46770324&utm_campaign=signature_receipt&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition

I am so pleased to announced that I have finished the first draft of the next installment of the Children of the Luminaries trilogy... Children of the Luminaries Book II: Training Day .  (does the happy dance) Now comes the hard part...Editing!  The goal is to get Book Two out in physical publication Spring 2015!   Wish me Luck!!!!  oy!  Haven't gotten your copy of the first book?   Children of the Luminaries ~ Book One: The Coming Storm is available in paperback and on KINDLE on Amazon.com! Just Click HERE

16 year old Tyler Brandt’s supervisor created and required him to wear a name tag labeled “GAYTARD” while he worked at a Taco John’s restaurant in Yankton, South Dakota. Tyler was intentionally humiliated in front of customers and coworkers to the point that he felt he had no option but to quit his job. No one should have to face slurs in their workplace – no boss should be allowed to label their employee with insults. This is why the ACLU is representing Tyler with his charge of discrimination against Taco John’s - but it's time they also apologize to Tyler and publicly speak out against discrimination and bullying in the workplace. All corporations, including Taco John's, have a responsibility to ensure that their franchises understand that discrimination is unacceptable and illegal. Will you sign to stand with Tyler and demand an apology from Taco John’s? Let's call on them to take a public stance against discrimination and bullying in the workplace, so no one e...

​ In my humble opinion, I believe everybody should write at least one book and publish it!   No, it may never be a number one best seller.  But at least it was written and it was put out there for all to see and enjoy.  And that's an accomplishment you can live with! I was talking to a co-worker the other day about Children of the Luminaries.  She mentioned how she always wanted to publish a book herself.  Naturally, I told her to do it!   Sadly, she said she could never do it because no one would ever read it.  I then gave her the advice that was given me many years ago.  Never write for others.  Always write for yourself.  Write what you would like to read.  Write about the things you enjoy!  And if others read your work and discover they like it and enjoy it, then you have doubled your blessings!   Wise words from the one and only, Ray Bradbury! Of course then she told me how s...

CATIFICATION : The book every cat lover needs to get their paws on! This gorgeously designed, full-color book includes more than 15 fun DIY projects, from cat towers and kitty hammocks to catios (cat patios) and “cat superhighways” that are sure to make readers—and their cats—purr in approval. Available October 14, 2014. Pre-order your copy before Oct 14th and Tarcher/Penguin will donate $1 for every copy pre-ordered to organizations dedicated to helping homeless community cats! CATIFICATION is Available at  http://www.tarcherbooks.net/catification/

Click HERE or copy and paste the URL:   http://www.tarcherbooks.net/catify-2/ Every vote counts! Each vote submitted in this poll brings your favorite shelter one step closer to the grand Prize makeover and several prizes for runners up !  And you can actually cast your vote Every THREE HOURS!!! So click HERE and vote Blind Cat Rescue!