Publisher's Synopsis
One simply has to look at news headlines or into a middle school classroom to find evidence of a troubling problem: bullying is affecting the lives of many young students, causing severe emotional damage that can stay with a child for life.
There may never be a world completely free of bullies, but luckily there are ways to deal with this difficult issue: through awareness, understanding, and changing our beliefs about and reactions to bullying.
As a long-time educator and parent, Jeanie Cisco-Meth has dealt with bullying situations over and over, and in this easy-to-understand guide, she shares her very best secrets for bully proofing your life.
Students, parents, and teachers can all find valuable words of wisdom in this book, including a straightforward step-by-step plan for Bully Proofing You.
You'll learn about improving your self-esteem, putting yourself in the shoes of a bully, and even how to stop another person from being bullied. Featuring real-life examples and a lighthearted, friendly tone, readers will find themselves walking away from this helpful guide with a whole new understanding of bullying-and the practical tools needed to deal with this widespread problem in schools today.
