Bullying and Special Needs Teaching Children to Advocate for Themselves
According to Dr. Nicole Beurkens, author of Life WILL Get Better: Simple Solutions for Parents of Children with Attention, Anxiety, Mood and Behavior Challenges, protecting our kids too much can do more harm than good. “True bullying behavior is never okay,” says Beurkens. “But with every day conflict, there’s a fine line between over protection and autonomy. We need to teach children appropriate ways to stand up for themselves.”
