Animal Clinic of Kalispell - September 2019

Is Your Child Being Bullied? WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP A new school year is a prime opportunity for kids to make new friends among 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: • If they’re refusing to go to school or ride the 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.

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A Word From Leo

How’s it going?

I’m Leo, a Yorkie-Chihuahua mix. My adopted brother, Chewie, and I live with Katie Babcock. You probably know Katie as a room tech at The Animal Clinic of Kalispell. Chewie and I know Katie as the best person in the world.

I’ve lived with Katie for almost seven years. I met her back when she lived in Massachusetts. A friend of hers adopted me first, and

Katie always said she wanted to steal me. Then when circumstances arose that meant her friend couldn’t keep me around, Katie swooped in to save the day. We’ve been together ever since. Chewie came into our lives a little over a year ago. We rescued him from a shelter in Polson. He was a stray dog someone picked up in California. They say he’s a Shih Tzu- Lhasa apso mix, but he looks more like a Wookiee from “Star Wars” than anything else. That’s where his name comes from. It suits him. He might not fly a spaceship,

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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 situation, but doing this can give your child the impression that it’s their own fault they are 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

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Once you’ve been informed that your child is being bullied, you should inform teachers as

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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 most conflicts, the sooner you handle the situation, the better.

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