Why Do Children Bully?

There are many reason why children become bullies. In order to stop the bullying cycle you have to find out the reasons behind a bully actions. If you can understand why a child is acting in a certain way you can give them the tools they need to function in a different a and acceptable manner. Read more

Is Your Child A Potential Bully Target?

All children are at risk from bullies, but some children present an easier target then others. According to one source 25% of all children will experience being a victim of bullying. And this figure is on the rise. What can you do as a parent to help your child to not be the victim of a bully? Read more

What To Do If Your Child Is Being Bullied

Tommy comes home from school and tells you that he is having his lunch money stolen every day by a bigger kid in the next grade. Or, Mandy comes and tells you that the other girls are spreading rumours about her. What do you do as a parent? Read more

How to Tell if Your Child is a Bully

Many parents do not want to admit that their child is a bully. And if they do, they want to pass it off as a childish phase that the child is going through. It is important for parents to realise that bullying is not a normal behaviour and it is a very serious situation. There are certain things that parents can look for to ensure that their child is not a bully and if they are that they cease this behaviour as soon as possible. Bullying can have very serious long term not only on the victims but on the bully themselves. Read more

What Do I Do If My Child is a Bully?

One of the worst calls a parent can get is from either the school or another parent letting them know that their child is a bully.

What do you do now?

First, stay clam. Your first reaction may be to either dismiss or deny the situation, or to punish the Read more

Bullying Tips For Teachers

In today’s schools one of the most common problems facing students is bullying. Bullying occurs for many different reasons. Since there can often be permanent damaged caused by bullying, either emotional trauma or actual physical damage, all cases of bullying should be treated with concern and addressed as serious issues. They should never be looked at as just children playing. Read more