Maria Warlow

Retail business owner and anti-bullying contributor

Maria Warlow contributes to Course Correct with a chapter on bullying and its effects across family and adult life. Her published biography describes nearly four decades involved in retail and consulting businesses. She trained as a hairdresser before joining her husband David in retail, and is the mother of two adult sons.

Maria's interest in people is a recurring part of her account. Her biography emphasizes conversation, listening to others' experiences and the knowledge gained through life and work. She connects that background with a determination to help interrupt the cycle of bullying.

The chapter discusses different forms bullying can take and considers why an experience dismissed as being in the past may still influence a person's behavior. Maria uses conversations with parents and examples involving children to encourage earlier recognition and support.

Her contribution is grounded in a community and family perspective. Maria calls for parents to talk, share what they notice and seek appropriate help when a child is being bullied. Her emphasis is on taking the concern seriously and making room for the person affected to be heard.