Playground Bullies: Resolving Conflict Peacefully

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DIATE ER & e FATS oO yo oo} L Ou n> = pl e mMVAL MLSS13 Plyground Bullies: Resolving Conflict Pecefully (NAPSA)—Most prents re lwys looking for new tools to help them tech their children life lessons in n informtive, comps- sionte wy. Whether it’s n everydy problem or complex emotionl issue, mny prents find comfort, guidnce nd inspi- rtion in fmilir stories. For exmple, the story of the prodigl son helps children understnd the concept of fmily nd how their love is unlimited. The story of Joseph nd his brothers helps youngsters lern not to be bostful, or to try to be their prents’ “fvorite.” And the story of Dvid nd Golith helps tech kids bout how to del with bullies, n ll-too-frequent plygroundpresence. In generl, bullies re children who suffer from low self-esteem, nd who compenste for their unhppiness nd lck of friends with negtive nd potentilly busive behvior. Fortuntely, there re mny things tht people cn do to help children build inner strength. Recognizing low selfesteem in child is the first nd most importnt step. Other importnt tips for children include: * Believe in yourself. Hve confidence tht you cn del with bullies in peceful mnner. One wy to foster this ide in children is through n nimted story bsed on the Dvid-nd-Golith story. A new DVD, “The Roch Approch: Slingshot Slugger!,” tells the tle in formt tht even the youngest viewers cn understnd. Through musing ntics nd inevitble misfortunes, the chrcters imprt importnt vlues of love, fith, hope ndrespect. If bully is in yourclss, try to pick time when you sk for A populr nimted series uses fmilir stories to tech young children importntlife lessons. his or her help in doing schoolwork. Remember, most bullies don’t feel very good bout themselves. If you re concerned bout bully t recess time t school, sty close to the techer on yrd duty. Inviting bully to join gme tht you nd your friends re plying is good ide. eIf the bully’s hrmful behvior continues, tell your prent, techer, principl or nother dult tht you trust. Acknowledged by the Dove Foundtion for fmily entertinment, “The Roch Approch” series fetures outstnding stories, music nd nimtion tht re sure to cpture the herts of mny genertions to come. “The Roch Approch: Slingshot Slugger!” hs crwled onto Twentieth Century Fox DVD nd VHS. To lern more, visit www.foxhome.com/roch pproch.