"Teddy Ferrara" at Goodman Theatre

(L to R) Josh Salt (Tim), Paloma Nozicka (Jenny) and Liam Benzvi (Gabe) in Pulitzer Prize finalist Christopher Shinn’s "Teddy Ferrara," directed by Evan Cabnet at Goodman Theatre (February 2 – March 3).

OFFBEAT: 'Teddy Ferrara' a lesson in awareness and editing

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Standing up to bullying

There are measures parents and caregivers can take to help identify the signs of bullying and the anxiety it can induce so they can help their children manage through this difficult situation.

Serious message with humor

Oak Hill Elementary School students listen to an anti-bullying message from entertainer Chris McBrien at the school in Lowell.

Serious message with humor

Oak Hill Elementary School students listen to an anti-bullying message Thursday from entertainer Chris McBrien at the school in Lowell.

Serious message with humor

Entertainer Chris McBrien and his duck Dewey deliver an anti-bullying message to students Thursday at Oak Hill Elementary School in Lowell.

Portage High School students bring diversity to Myers Elementary

PORTAGE | Crystal Fuller remembers what it was like when she moved to Portage as a fourth-grader.

Nerd power in Portage

SOUTH HAVEN | Rupert and Homer don't mind being called nerds.

Nerd power in Portage

An actor with the stage name Homer Morris dances during a Wednesday show on anti-bullying at South Haven Elementary School.

Nerd power in Portage

Actors known as The Morris Brothers, Homer, left, and Rupert, present a show Wednesday on anti-bullying at South Haven Elementary School.

Nerd power in Portage

Homer, left, talks to students from South Haven Elementary School on Wednesday during a show on anti-bullying at the school.

Nerd power in Portage

An actor with the stage name Homer, left, helps present a show on anti-bullying Wednesday at South Haven Elementary School.

South Haven getting a makeover

South Haven Elementary School first-grader Drew Bornt laughs Nov. 2 during the Morris Brothers show on anti-bullying at South Haven Elementary School.

'The seeds of kindness'

Myers Elementary School home school adviser Dede Bairaktaris reads from the book "Billy Bully" during an anti-bullying program Wednesday for preschoolers at Head Start of South Haven.

'The seeds of kindness'

Myers Elementary School home school adviser Dede Bairaktaris reads from the book "Billy Bully" during an anti-bullying program Wednesday for preschoolers at Head Start of South Haven.

'The seeds of kindness'

Myers Elementary home school adviser Dede Bairaktaris gathers stuffed animals used Wednesday in the anti-bullying program shown to preschoolers at Head Start of South Haven.

'The seeds of kindness'

Kyle Elementary School home school adviser Stacey Kinsey, left, and Crisman Elementary School home school adviser Lois Felten use stuffed animals Wednesday to illustrate an anti-bullying book read to preschoolers at the Head Start of South Haven.

Five steps to teach your child how to deal with a bully

Most kids never report getting bullied. Not to their parents or school. Jackie Humans, author of "15 Ways to ZAP a Bully!" shared these five steps for parents to educate and arm their children before it gets out of hand.

Cyber-bullying: When harassment goes viral

CHICAGO | When a Rutgers University freshman posted an Internet video of his roommate's homosexual encounter in their dorm room, allegedly prompting 18-year-old Tyler Clementi to take his own life, he sparked a national discussion about an age-old issue that has left countless school adminis…