How to Handle a Bully
Posted January 29th, 2009Jean Walker Rawlings asked: Speak Up! This article will deal with verbal abuse, not physical abuse, hitting, or violence. That kind of abuse should be reported to authorities immediately with out fail. Verbal abuse Bullying occurs everywhere, not just schools. It occurs in the workplace, gym, or any other place. We negotiate our way through [...]
Is your Child the Victim of a Bully
Posted January 28th, 2009Steve McChesney asked: Everyone has seen the news stories, read the newspaper reports, and has discussed the real issues of bullying. For many of us, it’s simply amatter of saying, “I’m glad that it hasn’t happened to my child.”Or has it?Many times our children are afraid to tell us that they are being victimized.This may [...]
Is Your Child Being Bullied or Harassed?
Posted January 19th, 2009Michael Dreiblatt and Steve Breakstone asked: Monosyllabic responses from elementary and middle school students have been plaguing parents since humans began to ask their kids: “So, how was school today, honey?” It’s hard to know when a lack of expression is due to standard adolescent angst or situations that are seriously upsetting your child and, [...]
Parents, Protect Your Child Against Bullies
Posted January 17th, 2009Chris Lowrey asked: Parents: Are you afraid your child is the victim of a bully? Do you recognize the signs?* Comes home with torn or damaged clothing, destroyed or missing materials* Has unexplained cuts or bruises* Has few friends that he/she spends free time with* Doesn’t want to go to school or participate in extra [...]
School Bullies! Would You Know if Your Child is Being Bullied?
Posted January 13th, 2009Sheila Sudlow Of Cheeky Chums asked: Is your child developing strange behavioural problems.A few tell tale signs can suggest that your child is being bullied. Here are a few to question and deal with them before it becomes a very bad situation to handle.Talking to your child often and building up strong family relationships can [...]
How To Stop Your Child From Biting Others
Posted January 11th, 2009Lily Morgan asked: Parents are often dismayed and outraged when a playmate at daycare or on the playground bites their child. If your child is the biter, feelings of despair, anger, and helplessness may lead to a series of ineffectual punishments and interventions. What can you do to discourage your little biter?The Root of the [...]
Bullying – Watch for the Signs of Child Bullying
Posted January 4th, 2009Bertil Hjert asked: Parents have concerns regarding a lot of things once their children start going to school or making friends. Parents want their children to reach great heights of academic success. They also want their child to stay away from any potential hazards that they may have to face once they start going out [...]