WHAT’S THE STORY?
Over 5 million children in the U.S. are involved in bullying—either as a bully or a target according to the National Youth Violence Prevention Resources Center. Stolen lunch money, fighting and taunting online and in school are just some of the things kids have to worry about. But, antagonizing peers can wreak havoc on a child’s self esteem, safety and happiness.  What can parents do to help their children?
 
The Everything Parents Guide to Dealing with Bullies: From Playground Teasing to Bullying, All You Need to Ensure Your Child’s Safety and Happiness (July 14, 2009,Adams Media) by field experts Deborah Carpenter and Christopher J. Ferguson PhD  is a comprehensive guide to help parents understand, manage and prevent bullying.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOUR AUDIENCE?
Whether it’s physical, emotional or cyberspace abuse, bullying can really take a toll on a child resulting in plummeting grades, withdrawn behavior and sometimes suicide. With tyrannized boys 4 times more likely to commit suicide than non victimized peers and harassed girls eight times more likely (Prevent Child Abuse America) its imperative that parents know the signs of victimization so they can step in and help. The Everything Parents Guide to Dealing with Bullies will arm parents with the necessary tools to ensure their kids safety and quality of education. Inside parents learn to:

• Find out where its taking place—from school to the Internet
• Understand the difference between bullying among boys and girls
• Get support from teachers and school administrators
• Handle bullying situations involving children with special needs.

WHO IS THE AUTHOR?
Deborah Carpenter is a writer and educator specializing in parenting, education, child development, children’s health and safety, and family life issues.  She holds a master’s degree in community social psychology and a bachelor’s in psychology. 

Christopher J. Ferguson PhD is a licensed psychologist and assistant professor of clinical and forensic psychology at Texas A & M International University. He has published more than twenty scientific articles and book chapters on issues related to violence aggression bullying and mental health.