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What can You do to Help Your Child?
You "know" there is a problem. The first step is to
get your child to admit there is a problem. He/she
may be too embarrassed or scared, and might deny
it. They need to know they can trust you and look
to you for help. (Encourage them) First give them
this option: They might want to settle the
situation themselves before getting you involved
(you calling the school or bully's parents). You
might try giving them some ideas. For example: If
your child is getting bullied because of poor
social skills - his shoes are always untied, he
walks with his head down, shoulders slouched,
avoids eye contact, shirt half tucked in, unclean
hair or body, always biting nails or picking nose -
You can help him/her by teaching them better social
skills. You also might try a type of role-playing
to see how your child acts around other kids. This
gives you the opportunity to help your child work
out acceptable responses. (especially if he/she is
being bullied verbally)
©2012 Kathy Noll
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In violence, we forget who we are. - Mary
McCarthy
Kathy
Noll is the co-author of Taking
the Bully by the Horns.
She has had her short stories/articles published in
magazines along with interviews, helped NBC news
monitor a classroom in Philadelphia for bullying
behavior, and also helped many people with their
own bully problems through her book, educational
and family related Internet chats, message board
hosting, and e-mail. She has also spoken on radio
and television shows discussing the topics of
school violence and self-esteem. Most recently she
appeared with co-author Dr. Carter on the Montel
Williams show where they talked to kids about
bullies, and promoted their book, "Taking the Bully
by the Horns." She also works as a consultant for
various TV News & Talk Shows. Her second book,
Encounters with Every-Day Angels, is a
workbook on bullying and character development that
can be used in the classroom. www.kathynoll.com
or Email.
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