Team Toby

Published: Nov. 28, 2013, 8 p.m.

b"Today on the show, Natalie speaks with international speaker and author of 'Toby Says, Be a Buddy Not a Bully,' Charmaine Hammond. Charmaine's children's book series is inspired by her adopted dog Toby, and teaches children important values such as kindness, acceptance and respect. During the show, Charmaine explains how she is taking action to prevent bullying in schools through her BARK (don't Bite) program, which empowers children to speak out against bullying and to choose to respond with kindness and love. Toby and Charmaine travel to various schools to spread awareness and teach acceptance."