Reader's Digest Parenting Guide

by Elin McCoy

One of the more painful parental experiences is watching a child suffer at the hands of other kids and feeling unable to do anything about it. In What to Do ... When Kids Are Mean to Your Child, Elin McCoy helps empower parents to help their kids solve the "bully" problem. One of the book's strengths is the way McCoy consistently turns to the children--as well as parents and experts--for advice. McCoy includes six thoughtful and appropriate tactics for kids (guided, of course, by parents), as well as additional advice for what parents can effectively do. It's a short book, but it's packed with suggestions, including solutions for sibling problems, what to do when it is your child who is mean, how to help your child learn social skills, and where you can go for help.

96 pages, Paperback

First published August 4, 1997

Reviews

[Anita]

This is a book that I found under the category of psychology. It is a great guide to read through if anyone is experiencing any problems with fitting in or being bullied in school or at home. It offers many solutions and possiblities that one may try to resolve the conflicts. What I like about this best is that it reveals true stories and the strategies that parents and children used to solve their problems. If you are experiencing bullying (at school or w/ siblings at home) or know of someone who is, you should definitely check this book out.