Izzy Kalman

03/24/2026

I wrote an article on Psychology Today about William Shatner that I think he would appreciate.

The funny Super Bowl commercial starring William Shatner is valuable for illustrating how to healthily embrace jokes about one's name.

01/23/2026

Someone on Quora asks, "Why do some former bullies act intimidated when they encounter their old victims as adults? What might be going through their minds?"
Here is my answer.

Israel Kalman's answer: The field of bullying psychology, which has dominated the thinking about bullies and bullying since the Columbine HS massacre of 1999, has formulated a definition of bullying that is identical to that of psychopathic behavior: a lack of empathy, purposefully hurting other ...

10/30/2025

How can you help your child who's being made fun of for the way they dress? My answer is in my latest Psychology Today article.

Many kids get picked on in school because of their clothing. They may believe the solution is to buy nicer clothing. Here is a way to teach kids how to quickly stop the bullying.

08/05/2025

Cambridge Central School District leaders say their limited cellphone restrictions resulted in a marked improvement in student discipline issues, including bullying and distractions.