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Peers, Bullies and Self-Esteem

Peers, Bullies and Self-Esteem

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Every child feels peer pressure at some point in his or her life. It may be the need to pick up the latest fad, participate in a popular activity, or smoke cigarettes. You can help your child deal with bullies, the pressure to fit in, and cliques in the lunchroom. We've collected resources and expert articles to help you navigate these mysteries of parenthood.

Featured Articles

Bullying in Early Adolescence: The Role of the Peer Group

A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association demonstrated the seriousness of bullying in American ...

Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
Helping Kids Cope With Cliques

Your 10-year-old daughter comes home crying because the girls she's been friends with are suddenly leaving her out and ...

Source: The Nemours Foundation

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When Your Teen is Bullied: How to Tell and What to Do

Source: Education.com
Gender Differences: Middle School

Source: Education.com
Self-Esteem

Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall
Bullying: What are the Differences between Boys and Girls and How Can You Help

Source: Bullying Special Edition Contributor
When Your Child Refuses to Go to School

Source: Education.com
Peer to Peer Problems and Playground Politics

Source: Education.com
Bullies: More Than Sticks, Stones and Name-Calling

Source: NYU Child Study Center
Indirect Aggression Amongst Teenage Girls and How Parents Can Help

Source: Bullying Special Edition Contributor
The Power of Peers

Source: The Institute for Youth Development
What Happens Over Time To Those Who Bully And Those Who Are Victimized?

Source: Bullying Special Edition Contributor

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