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01/11/2016
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    Offer reassurance

    Reassure your child that there's nothing wrong with the way they look and you admire what makes them individual

  • 2
    Talk about your own experiences

    Maybe you were teased about a particular feature growing up, but now recognise it’s part of what makes you special

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    Work together

    Help your child understand the reasons why people bully, and work out a strategy together for dealing with the behaviour. Make sure you're in agreement about the steps you plan to take

  • 4
    Make a change

    If the bullying is coming from people within your child's immediate circle of friends, encourage them to find a new group

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    Spot the patterns

    Find out where and when the bullying is taking place. If it's always at certain times or in particular places, get your child to avoid these or ask their friends to accompany them

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    Seek support

    If the bullying is happening at school, encourage your child to talk to a teacher about it. It’s best to approach a class teacher first, and work up from there if need be

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    Talk to the school

    If your child isn’t happy talking to their teacher alone, consider approaching them yourself. Most schools have an anti-bullying strategy and will take steps to deal with the situation

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    Get help with cyberbullying

    If the bullying is happening online, there's more specific advice in dealing with cyberbullying

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    Get back-up

    If there's a serious problem and talking to your child is difficult, then look at reputable anti-bullying sites such as Stopbullying. They offer youngsters support and coping strategies provided by people their own age or counsellors

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