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If you are looking for a simple, but effective parenting strategy you can use to help train and reward appropriate behavior, try the Marbles in a Jar technique.

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With simple language and bright illustrations, this book for parents to read with their kids suggests visualizing negative self-talk as a little green monster in your head, and offers practical suggestions for shutting him up.

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This is anti-bullying week at my kids’ school. So of course, this week my daughter’s being teased again by the boys in her math class. Guess the message isn’t getting through.

Of course, teasing is a tricky thing, especially for kids like my daughter who have trouble with the nuances of language. She’s a zero tolerance kind of girl, unable to distinguish between “fun” teasing and bullying teasing. Everything feels like an attack, whether it’s gentle joshing from her aunt or the kind of rude banter teens engage in or actual intentional meanness. Reacting to one like it’s another can be socially unfortunate. When I’m in earshot of the teasing, I can usually interpret it for her, but what goes on in school is anybody’s guess. I’d like to think it’s just high-school boys being good-naturedly jerky, and that the best strategy is to ignore it. Wish they’d just cut it out, though.

How do your kids do with teasing? Share your experience in the comments.

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Teasing, Bullying, and the Space Between originally appeared on About.com Parenting Special Needs on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 23:31:15.

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Love Notes for Special Parents messages are now available on greeting cards for Valentine’s Day. Pick your favorite, download a .pdf, print and fold, and treat a mother you love to a heartfelt greeting.

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This is anti-bullying week at my kids’ school. So of course, this week my daughter’s being teased again by the boys in her math class. Guess the message isn’t getting through.

Of course, teasing is a tricky thing, especially for kids like my daughter who have trouble with the nuances of language. She’s a zero tolerance kind of girl, unable to distinguish between “fun” teasing and bullying teasing. Everything feels like an attack, whether it’s gentle joshing from her aunt or the kind of rude banter teens engage in or actual intentional meanness. Reacting to one like it’s another can be socially unfortunate. When I’m in earshot of the teasing, I can usually interpret it for her, but what goes on in school is anybody’s guess. I’d like to think it’s just high-school boys being good-naturedly jerky, and that the best strategy is to ignore it. Wish they’d just cut it out, though.

How do your kids do with teasing? Share your experience in the comments.

_{Photo by Dave Einsel/Getty Images}

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Teasing, Bullying, and the Space Between originally appeared on About.com Parenting Special Needs on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 23:31:15.

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Giving of your time as a reward for your child’s good behavior may be more motivating than anything you could buy.

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Study your lessons and test your knowledge.: special education school quick quiz nclb placements special needs

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Start with these recommended resources for finding facts, strategies, and advice on parenting children with autism.

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Which is best for your child — a special needs camp, a community camp, or a summer spent at home with you? Learn the pros and cons of each, find out what questions to ask, and get started with giving your child the best summer ever.

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Let your car show what you care about with magnetic ribbons that raise awareness of child-related causes.

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