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  The third step in addressing bullying involves helping your child develop positive strategies.  Below are three types of strategies to consider. Depending on the age of your  son/daughter you can adjust these to suit. In all behaviour modifying situations, there are proactive and reactive strategies to consider. Proactive strategies are used to ... Read More

  The second step in addressing bullying involves consulting your child’s teacher/s.   To successfully combat bullying behaviour teachers need to be involved. If your child is in primary school you should meet with his/her teacher, however if your child is in high school it is better to meet with the Home ... Read More

  There are four simple steps to take when addressing bulling. Each step is just as important as the other, so ensure you put the same thought and effort into each step. We'll explore each of these steps in the upcoming posts:

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If you believe that your child is a victim of bullying, you are most probably experiencing two reactions. Firstly, outrage, coupled with other emotions such as confusion and guilt. Secondly, this may raise memories of your own experiences with bullying – either as being bullied, as the bully or as ... Read More

  The act of bullying usually does not just happen. A child is not bully-free one day and then a victim of full-blown bullying the next. If this was the case, victims of bullying would be more likely able to react more proactively against the bullying behaviour. It is believed that ... Read More