Mom, They’RE Teasing ME

Through vividly written case studies and a reader-friendly question-and-answer format, Mom, They’re Teasing Me is full of specific, how-to advice for parents to help their children navigate the sometimes harsh terrain of social lifeuwhich includes name-calling, after-school fights, esteem-crushing cliques, and malicious exclusion by the popular kids. Through thoughtful discussion and insightful suggestions, parents will discover

The difference between real risk and normal social pain
The appropriate time to interveneuand when to step back
Tips on how to mediate between childrenuwithout appearing meddlesome
The importance of teaching and encouraging leadership
The redemptive power of friendship Mom, They’re Teasing Me answers key questions about the many manifestations of social cruelty, offers compelling descriptions of prime teasingo scenarios, and illustrates how to counter them. It is an indispensable book for involved parents who want to make their child’s formative years rich and rewarding.