Talking to the parents of harassers is not a good option, unless you know them well and are sure they would not approve of their children's behavior.
Some children have a habit of latching onto older relatives who mistreat them.
A mother complains that her child's teacher is not helping her, despite her child's IEP for learning disabilities.
The experts answer parents' questions about building kids' confidence and resilience.
Sometimes an imaginary friend can help a child work through some inner questions, needs, fears, or concerns of her own.
Learn how parents can help their children find a sense of belonging in healthy and positive ways.
Here's some advice on steps to take when your child suddenly withdraws from others in school.
Our expert describes the typical peer-mediation program, which can successfully resolve a problem between bully and victim.
When your child has a falling out with a friend, it's wise to leave this between them.
This is one of the normal and very painful developmental experiences of young teens.
Here's expert tips on how to help your child improve her memory skills.
No matter why your child is being teased, there are strategies to stop it.
When you and your child become the targets of neighborhood bullies, why not move?
Even very young children are prone to teasing those different from them.
Sooner or later you will have to deal with your child's realization that some parts of her body are pleasurable.
It is okay for a boy to cry. Twelve-year-olds are still very much children and because they are entering puberty, they will often cry easily.
When a child is discouraged by not being the best in her class, it is helpful to find the source of her need to be the best.
Some people believe that praise has positive effects on a child's self-esteem; others suggest that praise can have unexpected negative results.
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