The difference between a normal fear of something and a phobia is the level of anxiety involved. Children with phobias demonstrate a significantly higher level of anxiety, dread and terror when they come into contact with the object of their phobia. Phobias can create such intense feelings of fear that they can disrupt the child’s […]
As a parent the thought of your child being bullied can bring up many feelings. It can leave you feeling angry, tearful or helpless and often triggers feelings/memories from your own school days that make it hard to think rather than react. What can sometimes compound things is the fact that children who are being […]
In addition to the impact listed in the post How does being bullied affect children? a disabled child can have added difficulties. Depending on your child’s physical ability and social skills they may have less resources or understanding to deal with the situation. Being bullied may reinforce feelings and thoughts (particularly negative ones) that your […]
Finding out that your child is being bullied can stir up a lot of feelings including anger and powerlessness. So how can you help? Believe your child when they tell you. It’s important they feel heard and reassured. Try not to be reactive and angry with their information. Listen, clarify and focus on what your […]
The problem of your child being bullied is always a difficult subject for parents to think about. While we all hope our children feel happy and secure with and around other children, the reality is that at some point in their childhood most children experience some form of bullying. So how does this impact on […]