I recently bought Stand Up for Yourself & Your Friends by Patti Kelley Criswell for my 7-year-old. She has been complaining about a few children who bully her. We started reading the book together and discussing ways to deal with bullies. There is a quiz on page 24 called What's Your Speak-Up Style? Your daughter will learn her style and tips on how to best deal with bullies.
One tip I have learned is for me to listen to her and let her brainstorm and decide the best approach.
My daughter actually got out some paper and began to taking notes. She asked me if she could take her list with her to school and keep it in her backpack. She wanted to keep the list as a reminder.
At the back of the book, your daughter can cut out a promise and hang it on her mirror (or anywhere she will see often). She will write her name to a list of promises that she will stand up to bullies and not to bully others.
Parents also have a tear out section called 10 Big Truths about Bullying for Parents.
As you know, bullying is a very tough and heartbreaking ordeal. It is good to continually review this book and build up our girls into kind and strong women.
Thank you for stopping by ViBella Inspirations!
Cheri
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