Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 8, 2024 City of Everett hosting Irish American Heritage Month fl ag raising and celebration All are welcome to join the City in raising the irish fl ag at City Hall and attend a community reception following the ceremony Special to Th e Advocate M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett will host the Irish American Heritage Month fl ag raising and celebration on Saturday, March 16, at 1 p.m., at Everett City Hall (484 Broadway, at the corner of Church Street and Broadway).The City of Everett will be joining in celebrations across the nation to pay tribute to the achievements and contributions of Irish Americans by raising the Irish fl ag to fl y high at City Hall. Following the fl ag raising, the celebration will continue with a community reception at 2 p.m. at Stewart’s Pub (140 Jeff erson Ave.) with food, music and plenty of fun. Entertainment will be provided by musician and DJ Tommy Sheehan. “The City of Everett is a vibrant Mid-grade Regular $3.88 98 64 87 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $3.47 Order online at angelosoil.com City that celebrates the beautiful tapestry of diversity that is represented here in meaningful ways,” said Everett’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Cathy Draine. “Commemorating Irish American Heritage Month through both the fl ag raising and community reception is a way of strengthening the bonds of community and appreciating the many contributions that residents of Irish heritage have made to create a thriving Everett.” The month of March is recognized as Irish American Heritage Month in the United All are welcome to join the City of Everett in raising the Irish fl ag at City Hall on Saturday, March 16, at 1 p.m. and to attend a community reception at Stewart’s Pub following the ceremony. States to recognize and celebrate the contributions Irish immigrants have made in all aspects of American life. Irish Americans have made significant contributions to Everett and the rest of the country throughout history. For more information about the event, please visit cityofeverett.com/events/irish-american-heritage. JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM What parents don’t know about bullying could be hurting their children Stand for the Silent, an organization helping to stop school bullying, offers need-to-know tips for parents T here are many consequences of being bullied, most of which leave a lasting impression on the person and family members. While being bullied can lead to poor self-esteem and withdrawal from school and everyday activities, it can also lead to self-harm and suicide. Parents must know all they can about bullying. What they don’t know about it could be hurting their children or, at the very least, not helping them get through it healthily. The more parents know about it, the better off their children will be in the fi ght against it. “We all know that bullying exists, but most of us are not sure how to identify it or what to do about it,” says Stand for the Silent Cofounder Kirk Smalley. “We have to improve as a nation in preventing and addressing it so that our children don’t suff er.” Smalley knows all too well the suff ering that bullying can lead to. His 11-year-old son committed suicide due to bullying, which led him to start the organization to help raise awareness for other families. The facts surrounding suicide and our youngsters are eye-opening and something that everyone should be aware of. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is a severe public health challenge. It is the second leading cause of death in those ages 10-24, making up 15% of all suicides. From 2000 to 2021, there was a 52% increase in the number of suicides among this age group, and there is also a high rate of emergency department visits for self-harm. There are things parents, teachers and others in the community need to know about bullying so they can help protect kids and teens. They must know how to recognize it, what actions to take when they identify it, how to discuss it with their kids and where to get additional support. Stand for the Silent off ers the information parents need to help navigate the situation, including giving community talks and seminars and offering downloadable guides on their website. Here are crucial signs that your child might be being bullied and what to do about it: • Sudden changes in school attendance, avoiding recess or being withdrawn • Complaining of headaches, stomach aches or a loss of appetite before going to school and returning home • Having diffi culty concentrating, displaying signs of anxiety or depression or talking about running away or suicide • Having a noticeable diff erence from other students or a learning disability • Lacking the ability to be self-assertive or having insuffi - cient social skills and body language, reflecting low self-esteem • Having injuries and not providing clear explanations of how they got them • If a child is being bullied, be prepared to take action. First, ensure the child is okay and remove them from the situation. Ensure they know they are supported and cared about and in a safe space. Next, get the BULLYING | SEE PAGE 15
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