The Everything Parent's Guide to Dealing with Bullies
From playground teasing to cyber bullying, all you need to ensure your child's safety and happiness
Nonfiction, Family & Relationships, Parenting
| Author: | Deborah Carpenter, Christopher J. Ferguson | ISBN: | 9781605507118 |
| Publisher: | Adams Media | Publication: | June 18, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Everything | Language: | English |
| Author: | Deborah Carpenter, Christopher J. Ferguson |
| ISBN: | 9781605507118 |
| Publisher: | Adams Media |
| Publication: | June 18, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Everything |
| Language: | English |
Mocking. Namecalling. Physical aggression. These experiences are all forms of bullying that can wreak havoc on a childÆs self-esteem, safety, and general happiness. Both parents of bullied children and parents of bullies and are in a difficult situation: They want to protect their children and control their behavior without making the problem worse. Parents need a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to ensure that their childrenÆs education and quality of life are not compromised. This book helps parents learn to:
- Recognize the signs of bullying
- Find out where bullying is taking placeùat school, at a friendÆs house, or on the Internet
- Understand the differences between bullying among boys and girls
- Teach social skills and assertiveness techniques
- Communicate with the parents of bullies
- Get support from teachers, counselors, and other school administrators
- Handle bullying situations involving children with special needs
Written by Deborah Carpenter, a social worker and assistant principal, this guide gives parents all the tools they need to recognize the problem, treat it properly, and prevent it from happening again.
Mocking. Namecalling. Physical aggression. These experiences are all forms of bullying that can wreak havoc on a childÆs self-esteem, safety, and general happiness. Both parents of bullied children and parents of bullies and are in a difficult situation: They want to protect their children and control their behavior without making the problem worse. Parents need a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to ensure that their childrenÆs education and quality of life are not compromised. This book helps parents learn to:
- Recognize the signs of bullying
- Find out where bullying is taking placeùat school, at a friendÆs house, or on the Internet
- Understand the differences between bullying among boys and girls
- Teach social skills and assertiveness techniques
- Communicate with the parents of bullies
- Get support from teachers, counselors, and other school administrators
- Handle bullying situations involving children with special needs
Written by Deborah Carpenter, a social worker and assistant principal, this guide gives parents all the tools they need to recognize the problem, treat it properly, and prevent it from happening again.
