Bloggers Talk About Anti-Bullying Programs, Books and Working Out

Our bloggers cover everything from politics to reviews of the best places to hang out for teens. Here are highlights of blog posts on Port Jefferson Patch. If you'de like to become a Port Jefferson Patch blogger, send an email to editor Lon Cohen.

• Port Jefferson children's librarian Margaret Smith . You may know two popular awards, the Newbery and Caldecott Medals, which according to Smith are the most frequently sought after by teachers, parents and others seeking throughly vetted, excellent children's books. See the list of winners in her post.

• Will Ferraro in schools. Ferraro said in his post: "Despite a multitude of studies showing the ineffectiveness of these programs... their prevalence in the public school system only grows stronger." Check out the entire post and give your opinion in  the comments.

• Lee Cirillo from Fitness Together in Port Jefferson . Check out her tips to living a healthier lifetyle.

• Don and Nicole Nenninger In the blog post the Nenningers said: "A full life consists of developing our mind, consciousness, and awareness separate from what society dictates as 'right." Find out what they say about becoming healthier, wealthier and happier.