‘As parents, we often want to give our children strategies to deal with the bullies,’ Wendy says. ‘But the problem there is that we’re suggesting that our children’s behaviour needs to change, when in fact, it’s the bully who needs to change.’ Nevertheless, there are things that...
Girl bullies: understanding different types of bullying If your child is being bullied, there's a lot you can do to support them. Our practical guide explains the different types of bullying and how to deal with them. Sticks and Stones: help your daughter deal with teasing and bullying ...
Visualizing you are protected from the negative psychological onslaught of bullies by a safe, protective bubble in which you dwell. Set aside 10 mins of quiet time every morning to do this exercise before you leave the house. It will empower you to feel psychologically safe. Similarly, when ac...
Life is a fight, but not everyone’s a fighter. Otherwise, bullies would be an endangered species Andrew Vachss It is our choices…that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities With ignorance comes fear – from fear comes bigotry. Education is the key to acceptance ...
'The head tackled it immediately, and it stopped for a while, but then the bullying started again, with nasty messages sent on Google Hangouts, which the girls were accessing on their tablets. 'The head was again very supportive, and ensured that the bullies had no access to Tash, but ...
Adults who engage in tangible bullying have power or authority over their victims. A bully could be the boss or manager or have material power, like financial control over an adult victim. Even if you know how to deal with adult bullies you may feel helpless if your bully is someone who ...
it is in the best financial interest of the company for you to do so. Bullies may be top performers, but they discourage other employees from doing well because they don’t want to share or lose the spotlight. The employees that you don’t lose will purposely try to avoid outshining the...
Tyrants (aka Bullies, Exploders, Volcanoes) are always on edge. They belittle their employees, frequently exploding into childish tantrums. Here's how to cope: Step 1: Remember that you're not alone.This type of boss is easily the most common bad boss in the world. It's a sad truth ab...
Your doctor or therapist might also be able to advise you how to cope with the bullying, although of course the real goal is to stop it happening, not to tolerate it. Since several people at work are treated in this way and (as far as you know) you're the least able...
Cyber-bullying can be particularly distressing because victims feel the bullies have access to them at all times. We offer some practical ways you can protect your child. While parents struggle to come to terms with the all-encompassing digital phenomenon, children themselves are so immersed in it...