Helping Your Child to Handle Bullying The following are some strategies to help your child deal with bullying. If the situation is not resolving after employing these strategies, you may need extra help. -Talk to your child about being in file right place at the right time. -Encourage your child to play near a group or with a group. -Suggest your child play near the teacher on yard duty or in view of the staff room. -Advise your child to leave expensive toys, sports equipment and money at home. -Become a social engineer for your child. -Ask your child if they would like you to pick them up or meet them at their classroom. -Encourage your child to use humour. -Encourage communication at home. -Encourage and model confident body language. -Teach and model assertive strategies. -Encourage your child to use positive self-talk statements. -Encourage your child to visualise themselves making friends and staying in charge of their behaviour. According to the author, which of the following statements is true?