Bully Busting and Managing Meanies

by Donna Shea, Nadine Briggs

Using our easy-to-read and interactive guide, kids will learn: The full-color, beautifully illustrated workbook also includes questions, quizzes, and scenarios for discussion and practice.

Genres: Self Help

54 pages, Paperback

Published August 2, 2019

About the author

Donna Shea is a social educator, author, speaker, and founder of the Peter Pan Center for Social & Emotional Growth in Massachusetts. Since 2002, she has helped thousands of children, parents, educators, and organizations build the social, emotional, and relationship skills that support lifelong success.

Donna holds a degree in Behavioral Science from Lesley University and has advanced training in Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Coaching, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), and Bullying Prevention. She is known for translating complex social and behavioral challenges into practical, compassionate strategies that parents and professionals can use immediately.

In addition to leading social skills programs and parent education workshops, Donna develops professional training for schools and organizations and writes books and educational resources that help children build confidence, friendships, emotional regulation, and resilience. Her work is grounded in the belief that social-emotional skills can be taught, practiced, and strengthened throughout life.

Donna lives in Massachusetts, where she continues to coach families, create educational resources, and write for both children and adults.

Reviews

[Tina Loves To Read · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter has aniexty, and this book was great to read with her. I won a kindle edition of this book from a goodreads giveaway.

[Michelle ~catching up slowly~ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won this book from a Goodreads Giveaway and I read it with my nine-year-old grandson. He’s been struggling with some bullying at school and this really seemed to help him with some ideas on how to deal with the bully kids. It’s sad that in this day and age there are actually books on how to deal with this stuff. But it is what it is and this workbook gave my grandson a lot of ideas and allowed him to put his own thoughts down on paper to assist him with situations he may encounter and ones he has already had to deal with at school. I think this is an awesome book for any grade school child whether or not they are dealing with bullying or not.

[Nadine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written covering the ground around bullying and meanness well in some very recognizable scenarios. I see exactly these things also occurring in middle school but the typeface and images are a bit childish for this age group. I particularly struggled with the font and also the lack of consistency in size. I can see some of the checklists & questionnaires used in advisory . The book would be greatly strengthened by a few extra pages addressed to parents and some addressed to adults on how to help students - bullied & bullying alike.

In current state I’d say suitable for primary.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

*I won this book as a Goodreads Giveaway

As a social worker, this is an amazing tool to use with at risk elementary youth. As a mom, I can use this at home as well.

I do wish it could be used for a little older children, but with the illustrations and wording, I wouldn't push it past 3rd or 4th grade.