October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
My illustrated chapter book for kids ages 8-12, SOPHIE WASHINGTON: THE SNITCH, shows Sophie and friends encountering a bully in school. Through October, ebooks of the award winning story are just 99 cents on all platforms!!
Bullying is defined as repeated, unwanted aggressive behavior, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nearly half of U.S. students report being bullied either in person or online.
How can parents and teachers stop bullying? Follow some of these tips:
Teach About It – Make kids aware of what bullying behavior is. Read books about bullying to spark discussions.
Help Kids Make Friends – Bullies are more likely to target social outcasts.
Get Kids Involved in Confidence Boosting Activities – Bullies tend to steer away from confident, secure children.
Keep Lines of Communication Open – Bullies thrive on secrecy. Let kids know you are there to offer support and to thwart threats of retaliation.
Model How To Treat Others – Use positive and affirming communication styles in your own interactions.
Tonya Duncan Ellis is author of the Amazon Best Selling, Readers’ Favorite “Five Star†rated Sophie Washington children’s book series, geared toward readers ages 8-12 and is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).
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