Here is the second article on how to cope with bullying written by Dr Kathrine for Drynites Australia. They have asked me to share them with you. I was very happy to do so, please let me know if you are finding them useful as they have many to share. www.drynites.com.au. Spotting the signs Children can go to great lengths to hide the fact that they are being bullied.  They may do this because they are embarrassed or believ...

What is bullying and who is at risk?     No parent ever wants to hear that his or her child is the victim of bullying.  Unfortunately this is becoming increasingly the case with as many as 1 in 6 children being bullied in some way on a weekly basis. DryNites Australia, www.drynites.com.au has commissioned  Dr Cathrine, a childhood development expert, researcher and lecturer at Macquarie University to...

Some ideas for teaching children how to understand or manage their fears realistically, test their validity, and become less reactive to anxious feelings. 1. Make sure you understand the child's fear before trying to help them with it Listen carefully to your child as she explains what's bothering her. Don't jump to conclusions -- and don't assume that saying "Don't worry" will help.
For children who are...

No matter what, all children will encounter situations which are not to their liking. Knowing how to handle disappointments, stress, overwhelm and worry is a very big advantage when you are growing up as it can greatly assist in developing inner strength (otherwise known as resilience). Following are some ideas to help children learn to distance themselves from the problem: 1. Stop the thoughts: Say to your child who is becoming ove...

 
Some ideas:
  * The way we share our things with children is a great way to teach them. When you are sharing with a child, say things like, “I’d like to share my I pad/computer/cooking utensils/gardening tools with you. You can use it/them for 20 minutes or until I call you for afternoon tea.” Make your expectations clear about how you want the things you are sharing treated and returned.
* Tea...

How can I get my child to share? 
  I’m not Sharing!
Sharing your prized possessions happily, especially with siblings, is a skill that can take a long time to master. Following is an idea that you can use to make the process a bit easier.
One of the best ways to encourage sharing is to let children know they don’t have to. They don’t have to share EVERYTHING, that is.
  Why not?
It c...