Parenting is a tough job. If parents don't compare notes and support each other, it's even more difficult. School parent groups have a tremendous opportunity to forge community at their schools by hosting parent education nights. These programs are a great way to facilitate support and conversation. Nice to see an uptick of these events in the news. Take a guess at the two hottest topics. Don't look ahead...

If you guessed internet safety and bullying, you guessed right. These are such pervasive and important topics. Many schools and parent groups are stepping up to organize workshops or events.

Top-line of school internet safety programs in the news this week:

• Middle school invites police officer to give parents the real scoop on internet safety and cyber-bullying.


• Another middle school acknowledges that kids online is a fact of life, and invites parent to get informed about internet safety.


• If you are interested in hosting a night to educate parents about online safety and cyber bullying use our free kit to organize an internet safety night.

Overview of anti-bullying school programs in the news:

• Bully expert encourages parents to be nosy.


• Nice to read about schools joining together to address bullying.


• Parent group educates parents about the school system's anti-bullying program.


• An entertaining bully show gives parents something to talk about...

That's where it all starts, right? Talk. Talk to experts about what's really going on. Talk to other parents about what they are seeing and hearing. Talk to our kids... keep talking.

What is your PTO or PTA doing for parent education nights? We' d love to hear more about them.