Mom, They're Teasing Me by Michael Thompson

Mom, They're Teasing Me by Michael Thompson

Through vividly written case studies and a reader-friendly question-and-answer format, Mom, They're Teasing Me is full of specific, how-to advice for parents to help their children navigate the sometimes harsh terrain of social life-which includes name-calling, after-school fights, esteem-crushing cliques, and malicious exclusion by the popular kids. Through thoughtful discussion and insightful suggestions, parents will discover
- The difference between real risk and normal social pain
- The appropriate time to intervene-and when to step back
- Tips on how to mediate between children-without appearing meddlesome
- The importance of teaching and encouraging leadership
- The redemptive power of friendship
Mom, They're Teasing Me answers key questions about the many manifestations of social cruelty, offers compelling descriptions of prime teasing scenarios, and illustrates how to counter them. It is an indispensable book for involved parents who want to make their child's formative years rich and rewarding.

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ISBN 13	9780345450111
ISBN 10	0345450116
Title	Mom, They're Teasing Me
Author	Michael Thompson Phd
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2004-08-03
Number of pages	272
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