Helping Your Child Build Self-Esteem August 14, 2022 – Posted in: Uncategorized

Kids sometimes have a hard time building and maintaining positive levels of self-esteem, particularly when they get to their pre-teen and teenage years of life. There are numerous things that can hinder good self-esteem such as school, learning new skills, peer pressure, and all of the other difficulties that come with growing older. If you think that your kid’s self-esteem can use a boost, here are some tips you may use that might help. Emphasize…

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Dealing With the Problem of Teen Bullying February 7, 2022 – Posted in: Blog, Bullying

Bullying is all too common in our society, and particularly in our schools, today and it is important to know just how to spot it and what to do about it. Many parents believe that bullying is simply a normal part of growing up and that it can actually be beneficial because it introduces children to the real world. To a degree there may be some truth in this but the problem is that all…

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The Secret Life of Bullies: Why They Do It—and How to Stop Them January 10, 2022 – Posted in: Blog, Bullying

Why do some kids turn to bullying? The answer is simple: it solves their social problems. After all, it’s easier to bully somebody than to work things out, manage your emotions, and learn to solve problems. Bullying is the proverbial “easy way out,” and sadly, some kids take it. Look at men who beat or intimidate their wives and scream at their kids. They’ve never learned to be effective spouses or parents. Instead, they’re really…

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The Many Faces of A Bully November 15, 2021 – Posted in: Blog, Bullying

You don’t have to become hard or tough to be able to cope with a bully; rather, you can maintain your own gentle nature whilst tapping into your inner strengths. Bullies do not always look the same nor do they always act in a similar manner. You have the bullies who pick on the red headed kid at school, the kid with glasses, the “book worm” or the smallest kid. And then you can have…

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Bullying By Girls In Schools November 1, 2021 – Posted in: Blog, Bullying

It used to be thought that bullying was only a boys problem, however it is now known that bullying among girls is just as prevalent. Although, girls bully in a more psychological way, it is just as damaging as physical bullying. It is important to understand the behavioral patterns among bully girls as this knowledge can help you understand the reasons why some girls like to use intimidation as a way of interacting with others.…