ANNOUNCING: Training materials available for parents, parent-educators, and anyone who cares for and about children and youth.

The Understanding Bullying Parent Brochure:

Finally, a clear, concise, practical guide for parents who need to know what to do when their child is involved in or witnesses bullying at school, in the community or in cyberspace. Understanding Bullying helps parents understand why bullying happens and what they can do about it, as well as dispelling common myths about bullying. Written and researched by UNH Cooperative Education's Family Life and Family Policy Specialist, Dr. Malcolm Smith.

• A 16-page guide written for parents and caregivers that explains, in detail, how to help your child if he or she experiences, participates in, or witnesses bullying.

• Evidence-based information that includes a clear and concise bullying plan for parents and their children to develop together.

• The latest information packaged in a parent-friendly format.

• Easily distributed in school settings, physicians' offices, or for use as part of a parent education program.

• A resource that provides clear guidance for parents whose children have been affected by the current explosion in bullying behavior among school-age children.

• Available with quantity discounts for school districts and programs that serve children, their parents, and caregivers.

  Understanding Bullying Professional Trainer's Kit:

This comprehensive training package is designed for school personnel, family support, social service, and parent education professionals, and includes everything you need to give a well informed and research-based parent presentation on what to do about bullying.  This is truly a "take and go" curriculum and is designed to use with the Understanding Bullying Parent Brochure to create an effective school, community, and organization parent educational forum on bullying.

The Understanding Bullying training kit includes:

• A PowerPoint presentation with detailed presenter's notes.

• Links to the latest research information online.

• Suggested reading lists for parents, children of all ages, and parent-education professionals.

• A copy of the Understanding Bullying brochure, as well as a pdf file that can be distributed electronically.

• Much more helpful information and additional resources.