Dr. Shure says the number one thing children worry about is being picked on or bullied. The first step in helping your child is getting in touch with how they really feel. Dr. Shure adds that a getting your child to empathize with the people that are teasing them helps in their own healing.

Ask:

	What bothers you?
	Why do you think that happens?
	What can you do to feel better and prevent this from happening?
	What might happen next?
	How does it feel to come up with solutions?

Being Teased For Things They Can't Change
Often children are teased for physical appearances - height, weight, color of their hair. One way to help your child is to have them create a list of positives. One young woman in our audience shared how she created a list of "Reasons I like being tall", a list that included being good at sports and being unique. ...

Join our Early Childhood discussion and talk with other parents about the effects of bullying.