Normal Fighting or Sibling Bullying – Do You Know the Difference?
If you grew up with brothers and sisters, you’re likely all too familiar with sibling rivalry. From a young age, many siblings bicker, fight and compete over everything from toys to their parent’s attention. While much of it is characterized as normal behavior, sibling rivalry can cross the line. Thanks to the vast amount of […]
Bullying: What Your Kids Need to Know
Most parents are exposed to a wealth of information about bullying, from how to help the victim to how to raise a child who refrains from bullying behavior. While this is certainly helpful, it’s unfortunate that children are almost never the target of these messages. If you want your child to know more about bullying, […]
What Makes a Bully
Bullying—both physical and emotional—can leave lasting psychological scars on the victim, placing that person at an increased risk for substance abuse, depression, academic problems and violence later in life, according to the Center for Disease Control. October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, and throughout the month we’ve been talking about the victims of bullying. Now […]
It’s Not Okay
Teach Your Children What to Do If They Witness Bullying It’s sad to say, but bullying is on the rise in America, and it can affect your children both directly and indirectly. Truth is, research indicates that students who witness bullying may be even more psychologically affected by it than the individuals who are directly […]
New School Year, New Problems
In a recent interview, I discussed some of the issues associated with back-to-school anxiety. Now that the new school year is upon us, many parents are witnessing this anxiety as their children adjust to new surroundings. It’s not uncommon for any child, regardless of his grade level, academic ability or social demeanor, to experience challenges […]
Violence: What are the Warning Signs?
At a time when so many of us are struggling to understand what happened at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the truth is, it’s beyond explanation. What we do know is that youth violence is on the rise, and it has reached unparalleled levels in our society. We also know that people who commit these acts […]
What to Do When Your Child is the Bully
As difficult as it is to learn that your child has been bullied, it may be even tougher to discover that your child is the bully. It’s especially hard to intervene because aggressive behavior is often learned at home. And you may need to be referred for special training to help restructure family interactions. In […]
Names Can Really Hurt: What to Do When Your Child is Bullied
The person who coined the phrase, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names can never hurt me,” may not have had all the facts. In fact, name-calling can have a major effect on a person’s physical and mental health. Child victims of all ages have more physical complaints than their peers, including headaches, […]
Facebook “Likes” = Donations to Love Our Children USA
Every day about 160,000 children miss school because they are afraid of being bullied. Every year over 3 million children are the victims of violence and neglect. Those of you who know me are already aware that I have devoted many years of my career as a psychologist to working with children and adolescents who […]
Long-Term Effects of Bullying: Part 2
The physical and emotional consequences for the victims of bullying can be severe. Children who are bullied are: At greater risk of depression and lower self-esteem later in life More likely to report migraine and non-migraine headaches Prone to missing more school because of excused and unexcused absences At higher risk for running away from home […]
