The "Everything" Parent's Guide to Dealing with Bullies by Deborah Carpenter

The "Everything" Parent's Guide to Dealing with Bullies by Deborah Carpenter

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 bullyingFind out where bullying is taking place-at school, at a friend's house, or on the InternetUnderstand the differences between bullying among boys and girlsTeach social skills and assertiveness techniquesCommunicate with the parents of bulliesGet support from teachers, counselors, and other school administratorsHandle bullying situations involving children with special needsWritten 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.

Deborah Carpenter (Tyngsborough, MA) is a writer and educator specialising in parenting, education, child development, and family life issues. Ms. Carpenter spent fifteen years working in the field of education. Christopher J. Ferguson, PhD (Laredo, TX), is a licensed psychologist and assistant professor of clinical and forensic psychology at Texas A&M International University.

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ISBN 13	9781605500546
ISBN 10	1605500542
Title	The "Everything" Parent's Guide to Dealing with Bullies
Author	Deborah Carpenter
Series	Everything
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Adams Media Corporation
Year published	2009-07-18
Number of pages	320
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