Revealing Insights Into A Trouble Magnet Child From A Therapist

Stirring up siblings, getting in trouble – being sorry and then doing it all over again, always in the middle of playground tussles – that are never their fault? If this is starting to sound familiar it's because some of our young people – right from early days, really struggle with managing their behaviour. They seem to: -…

ByClaire Orange14/01/20230Comments

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A Personal, Painful Insight Into The Impact Of Teen Bullying

He fits perfectly in the circle of my arms – he always has, right from the very first moment. Now at 15 with those long lanky arms and legs, the awkward not-quite-full-height growing body still fits and still finds its way to the comfort I give as a mother when life takes a turn. As the…

ByClaire Orange12/05/20220Comments

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Bullying Solutions: Cyberbullying On Social Networking Sites

Bullying is something no child should have to experience. However, one in four young people report they are bullied every two weeks or more often. The effects of bullying can be severe, sometimes lasting into adulthood, so it's important we understand it properly and find solutions fast. In this post of The Carousel's Anti-Bullying series, we…

ByFranki Hobson10/06/20200Comments

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Bullying Solutions: How To Prevent A Bully From Becoming A Victim

In this Anti-Bullying series, The Carousel has spoken with The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, a national charity protecting children from violence and its devastating effects, and the National Centre Against Bullying, an initiative of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, to give advice on your bullying experiences. This week, Fiona, 35, asks for advice about handling her…

ByFranki Hobson17/05/20200Comments

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Bullying Solutions: Cyber-safety & Managing Stranger’s ‘Friend Requesting’ Your Child

Cyber-safety is a growing concern for both parents and children, particularly when strangers start connecting with your child online. So it's important we understand it properly and find solutions fast. Here's what you need to know... In this post of The Carousel's Anti-Bullying series, we spoke with Jeremy Blackman, Senior Cybersafety Specialist with The Alannah…

ByFranki Hobson17/05/20200Comments

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Stop Bullying: When A Young Child Is Exploited By The ‘Group’

In this 'Stop Bullying' series, The Carousel has spoken with The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, a national charity protecting children from violence and its devastating effects, and the National Centre Against Bullying, an initiative of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, to give advice on your bullying experiences. This week, Ineka, 33, asks for advice about…

ByFranki Hobson14/05/20200Comments

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Bullying Solutions: Cybersafety and Protecting Young Children From Online Porn and Violence Introduced By Older Kids

In this post of The Carousel's Anti-Bullying series, we spoke with Jeremy Blackman, Senior Cybersafety Specialist with The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, a national charity protecting children from violence and its devastating effects to give advice on your experiences. Cybersafety is closely linked with cyberbullying, and a big concern is children easily accessing offensive or illegal…

ByFranki Hobson11/05/20200Comments

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TheCarousel.com Anti-Bullying Series

In this Anti-Bullying series, The Carousel has spoken with The Alannah and Madeline Foundation a national charity protecting children from violence and its devastating effects, and the National Centre Against Bullying, an initiative of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, to give parents and teens advice on bullying, cyber-saftey and cyberbullying. The Carousel Anti-Bullying Series includes: Bullying Solutions:…

ByFranki Hobson03/05/20200Comments

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Bullying Solutions: When Your Child is Being Covertly Nudged, Bumped & Tripped

In this Anti-Bullying series, The Carousel has spoken with The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, a national charity protecting children from violence and its devastating effects, and the National Centre Against Bullying, an initiative of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, to give advice on your bullying experiences. This week, Peta, 40, asks for advice about handling…

ByFranki Hobson02/05/20200Comments

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How to Help If You Suspect Your Child is Being Bullied

If your child is exhibiting signs of anxiety, changed eating and sleeping patterns, mood swings and avoiding social settings or does not want to go to school, bullying may be a potential cause, says a leading clinical child psychologist. “We all know that conflict or fights between peers is a normal part of relationships and as…

ByThe Carousel28/03/20170Comments