| 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 Carpenter, Deborah |
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Summary
Overview: Mocking. Namecalling. Physical aggression. These experiences are all forms of bullying that can wreak havoc on a child's 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 children's 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 place-at school, at a friend's 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. |
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Physical Description
xiv, 289 pages ; 22 cm |
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Publisher
Avon, Mass |
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Subjects
Bullying. Bullying -- Prevention. Parent and child. |
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ISBN
9781605500546 1605500542 |
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Dewey Decimal
302.3 |
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Accession Number
1201 |
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Call Number
TR 302.3 C295 2009 |
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Pages
289 pp. |
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Status
Available |