Barbara Coloroso Book order

A guide for parents and educators offers advice on recognizing bullying behavior while making suggestions on how to appropriately discipline bullies, protect children, and formulate constructive school and community practices

Featuring a new Introduction by bestselling author Barbara Coloroso, this parenting classic is set to teach a new generation of parents the importance of treating kids with dignity and respect. Rejecting the “quick fix” solutions of punishment and reward, Barbara uses everyday family situations—from sibling rivalry to teenage rebellion—to demonstrate sound strategies for giving children the inner discipline and self-confidence that will help them become responsible, resourceful, resilient, and compassionate adults.

The book tackles the pervasive issue of bullying, highlighting the toxic dynamics between bullies, their victims, and passive bystanders, while also addressing the often dismissive attitudes of adults. In this updated edition, the author, a renowned parenting educator, provides essential insights and strategies to empower parents, caregivers, and educators, as well as children themselves, to disrupt this cycle of violence. A new section on cyberbullying further expands the discussion, making it a crucial resource for navigating contemporary challenges related to bullying.

It's the deadliest combination going; bullies who terrorize, bullied kids who are afraid to tell, bystanders who watch, and adults who see the incidents as a normal part of childhood. All it takes to understand that this is a recipe for tragedy is a glance at headlines across the country. In this updated edition of The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander, which includes a new section on cyberbullying, one of the world's most trusted parenting educators gives parents, caregivers, educators - and most of all, kids - the tools to break the cycle of violence. Drawing on her decades of work with troubled youth, and her wide experience in the areas of conflict resolution and reconciliatory justice, Barbara Coloroso explains:The three kinds of bullying, and the differences between boy and girl bulliesFour abilities that protect your child from succumbing to bullyingSeven steps to take if your child is a bullyHow to help the bullied child heal and how to effectively discipline the bullyHow to evaluate a school's antibullying policyAnd much moreThis compassionate and practical guide has become the groundbreaking reference on the subject of bullying.

This revised edition of a parenting classic includes new chapters and checklists that address contemporary challenges faced by parents today. It offers updated insights and practical advice on pressing issues affecting children, making it a valuable resource for navigating modern parenting.

Focusing on navigating grief, this companion guide offers parents strategies to support children facing loss due to death, illness, or divorce. Barbara Coloroso emphasizes the importance of Time, Affection, and Optimism in family dynamics, providing compassionate insights into how children process grief. Her approach is enriched by personal anecdotes and humor, drawn from her experiences as a nun and mother, making it a practical resource for parents seeking to respond wisely and lovingly during challenging times.