#MyBlogSpark - Green Giant "Raise a Giant"

At Green Giant® we know it takes a lot more to raise a healthy child then just getting them to eat their vegetables. Kids these days live in a world that is bigger and scarier than the world we grew up in, and they need help and encouragement to navigate that world with confidence and pride.
Unfortunately one of the hardest things kids have to deal with is bullying. When a child is bullied by a peer it can turn his or her life into a daily gauntlet of fear and anxiety.

That’s why Green Giant® is partnering with PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center and We Day Minnesota to help parents Raise A Giant and put a stop to bullying in their community.

What Does it Mean To Be A Giant?
Being a giant isn’t about being the biggest or the best. Being a giant means standing up for others. It means lending a hand to those who are in trouble and speaking up for those who sometimes find it hard to speak up for themselves.
Studies show that an effective way to stop bullying is for kids to simply speak up and say, “That’s not okay” when they see bullying happening.
But asking kids to have the courage to stand up to bullying is a tall order and that’s why they need our help.

How Do You Raise A Giant?
We’re asking parents to write a letter to their kids telling them how special they are and encouraging them to be part of the bullying prevention solution by being a giant.
To get started parents can visit our community at RaiseAGaint.com and read the letters others have written.

My Thoughts

All of my children have faced bullying at one time or another, but we were lucky. It was an isolated incident. There are some kids who get bullied everyday. These kids need encouragement and as parents, we need to teach our children to stand up not only for themselves, but for others who may be in trouble. My daughter and I am taking part in the RaiseAGiant program but writing our own letter. Here is Gabby's letter.  Because we have a family member with Down Syndrome, my daughter focused on treating everyone, including those with disabilities, with respect.

Sometimes when people see my aunt Mena, they think that because she has Down Syndrome, she has no feelings. That isn't true. It hurts her feeling went  people point and stare at her. Today I want to teach people that everyone has feelings. Remember that before you make a mean comment. No one deserves to be bullied or made fun of. Instead take the time to say hello and learn that even people with disabilities have plenty of cool things to say.  My aunt Mena can answer any music trivia question and get it right! So be a giant and treat everyone with respect.

Love Gabby, 12

 The Giveaway

 General Mills make a $25 donation in the name of one winner to the Pacer’s Center for Bully Prevention. To enter just fill out the rafflecopter form below Open to the US only. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Giveaway will end on 10/22/13 Thanks again to My BlogSpark for offering this fantastic prize.

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Disclosure: The information and prize pack have been provided by Green Giant® through MyBlogSpark.