IsYourChildBeingBullied?
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP
A new school year is a prime
bus, they may be dreading their bully. If they’re rushing to the bathroom after school, it may indicate that they’re being bullied in the bathroom, which is a common tactic bullies use to avoid teachers. If their grades suddenly change, it may be the result of constant harassment. Anxious or depressed moods can be the result of bullying as well. If you spot one or more of these signs, it’s time to talk to your child about what’s happening to them at school. Listen When your child does open up, the best thing you can do is listen. It can be tempting to try to give them advice or question the way they handled the • • • really weird. She says it’s a program called ClinCheck, and she uses it to help her Invisalign patients. ClinCheck lets orthodontics plan out every step of the Invisalign process, so they know exactly how their patients’ teeth will move. This program takes out all the guesswork and lets my mom design beautiful smiles for our patients. It’s like a road map for a brand-new smile! A lot of patients really appreciate this program because orthodontics is a real waiting game.With traditional braces, you wait months to see a difference and hope everything works out, all while you have to avoid certain foods and try not to break the brackets or wires.With Invisalign and ClinCheck, patients get to see what their smile
situation, but doing this can give your child the impression that it’s their own fault they are
opportunity for kids to make new friends among
being bullied. Let them tell you the whole story, without judgment, and then help them come up with ideas on what to do next. Finding the Right Solution Once you’ve been informed that your child is being bullied, you should inform teachers as soon as possible. Apart from that, there are several ways you can help your child to deal with bullies, so talk to them about what approach they would be most comfortable with, such as de-escalation strategies or a buddy system with their friends. As with
their classmates. Unfortunately, kids also form
connections during the school year that aren’t always positive, and many children become the targets of school bullies. If you suspect your child is being bullied, there are a few things you can do to help. Know the Signs Kids usually don’t open up about being bullied right away. However, there are some common signs that your child is being harassed. Here are a few of them:
most conflicts, the sooner you handle the situation, the better.
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If they’re refusing to go to school or ride the
FROM THE OFFICE OF BUSTER Why Do Orthodontists Have Homework? G’DAY, MATE!
will look like every step of the way! It’s reassuring to know that putting in the time will produce amazing results. Plus,
When I was a young puppy, before I came to live with my momDr. Pitner, I went to doggy school. This is where I learned all the rules on how to be a good citizen of the world. I’m proud to say I graduated with flying colors. Recently, I’ve realized that human school is really different than doggy school. For example, kids have to go back to school every year! That’s so much school. Human school also has something called homework.When I’m at the office, I sometimes hear our younger patients talking about howmuch they don’t like homework. This makes me wonder why my mom is always doing homework.
you’re still able to eat your favorite foods.
I have very mixed feelings about this homework. On the one paw, having her sit still and work
when I want to snooze on the couch is great! But on the other paw, when I want to go for a walk and she’s still working, I start to get why kids hate homework so much. –Buster
At home, I often see Dr. Pitner on her computer, moving virtual teeth around. It’s
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