Blog Roundup: Lessons from Jerry Sandusky Case, Signs of Bullying

Here's what our Local Voices bloggers had to say this week:

: Meryl Ain, Ed.D., says the conviction of Jerry Sandusky on 45 counts of sexual abuse ought to send a collective chill down the spines of every parent, educator, coach and school administrator - everywhere.

: Patty Servidio says teenaged girls need to realize body proportions don't matter; accepting themselves and stepping into their own power are all that matters.

: Brian Kelly writes about how East End Tick and Mosquito Control responds to the formation of the new and much-needed Suffolk County Tick Task Force.

Tami Hernandez outlines pool safety tips.

: When adults notice the warning signs, and respond consistently to bullying behavior, they send a message that it is not acceptable behavior, according to Cynthia Lindner, MS. She offers some tips to spot bullying.

Leslie Tayne, esq., offers ways to get along without a bank account in today's world.

: Hilary Topper discusses the bus monitor from Greece, New York, who was bullied, and on a related note how new social networking sites help people fund start-up businesses and help neighbors reach their goals.

Robert Deacon shares some tips to rid basements of that smell this time of year.

Leslie Tayne, esq., offers ways to get along without a bank account in today's world.

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