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Book SynopsisTackling an all-too-prevalent problem among kids with 8 smart, practical strategies.
Trade Review"[A]n excellent set of tools to help young people deal with bullying. . . Whitson goes beyond the expected. . .providing exercises, questions to consider, and practical strategies to help victims, bystanders, and even bullies. . . . A necessary read for parents and teachers." -- Publishers Weekly
"Complete with example scenarios, exercises for readers, and sample responses, the author does a convincing job of helping adults feel empowered to address this important issue." -- Library Journal
"Whitson blasts a hole in the darkness, providing useful information on how this form of persecution can be halted." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Whitson shines when she approaches anti-bullying from a teaching framework . . . . Whitson’s overall emphasis on having conversations with kids, exchanging ideas, and fostering mutual agreement will undoubtedly benefit both parents and children." -- PsychCentral
"Whitson shares illustrative examples, current research, and practical strategies that anyone who works with children can use . . . [A]ccessible and practical. . . the book can help equip adults, who might otherwise feel at a loss when they encounter bullying, with the strategies, knowledge, and encouragement that they can make a difference." -- Barclay & Associates, PC, Newsletter
". . . [A] clear, practical 'how to' book that makes a seemingly overwhelming issue more manageable." -- Rosalind Wiseman, internationally recognized parenting & bullying expert; author of Queen Bees and Wannabes
"This book offers great tips, strategies, and resources for parents, educators, and counseling professionals who want to make a positive difference in children's lives. I highly recommend it!" -- Trudy Ludwig, children's advocate and bestselling author of Confessions of a Former Bully and The Invisible Boy
"Whitson breaks down the massive topic of bullying prevention by organizing it into eight comprehensive keys, each filled with teaching points, engaging stories, and actionable advice. Her book is both enjoyable to read and highly useful as a guide for educators and parents who want to make a difference." -- Carrie Goldman, award-winning author of Bullied: What Every Parent, Teacher, and Kid Needs to Know About Ending the Cycle of Fear
"Signe Whitson combines current research and best practices in
8 Keys to End Bullying to not only open the door to comprehensive bullying prevention, but also to help plug the holes in policies so that no child falls through the cracks." -- Heather Thomas, MA, LLPC, School Counselor and Child Therapist; www.thehelpfulcounselor.com
