Protect Your Child from Bullying: Expert Advice to Help You Recognize, Prevent, and Stop Bullying Before Your Child Gets Hurt

Preface vii

Acknowledgments ix

About the Author xi

Introduction xiii

1. The Nature of Bullying 1

2. Warning Signs 17

3. Possible Causes of Bullying 23

4. Giving Your Child a Good Start 41

5. Promoting Your Child’s Acceptance 73

6. Helping Your Bullied Child 81

7. Preventing Cyberbullying 121

8. Neighborhood Bullying 137

9. Supportive Tips for Siblings 149

10. When Your Child Bullies Others 153

11. When Your Child Is a Bystander 173

12. Why Some Victims Retaliate, Self-Harm, or Commit Suicide 179

13. Working with Your Child’s School 199

Conclusion 205

Appendix A: Child Review Questions 207

Appendix B: Mental Health Resources 209

Notes 211

Bibliography 217

Index 225