{"id":5985,"date":"2014-03-12T07:00:02","date_gmt":"2014-03-12T11:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/doinglifetogether\/?p=5985"},"modified":"2014-03-10T16:45:49","modified_gmt":"2014-03-10T20:45:49","slug":"signs-that-your-child-may-be-bullied","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/doinglifetogether\/2014\/03\/signs-that-your-child-may-be-bullied.html","title":{"rendered":"Signs that Your Child May be Bullied"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ID-100157134\"<\/a>The federal government has a website called Stop Bullying Now<\/a>. \u00a0On that website are these signs that may indicate your child is being bullied.<\/p>\n

As you look at the list, keep in mind that it is important to intervene early when bullying happens in order to prevent anxiety, depression and low self-worth. The effects of bullying often persist even after the bullying ends.<\/p>\n

\u2022Unexplained injuries<\/p>\n

\u2022Lost or destroyed clothing, books, electronics or jewelry<\/p>\n

\u2022Frequent headaches or stomachaches, feeling sick or faking illness<\/p>\n

\u2022Changes in eating habits, such as suddenly skipping meals or binge eating.<\/p>\n

\u2022Difficulty sleeping or frequent nightmares.<\/p>\n

\u2022Declining grades, loss of interest in schoolwork, not wanting to go to school.<\/p>\n

\u2022Sudden loss of friends or avoidance of social situations.<\/p>\n

\u2022Feelings of helplessness or decreased self-esteem.<\/p>\n

\u2022Self-destructive behaviors such as running away from home or talking about suicide.<\/p>\n

If you suspect your child is being bullied, intervene now to protect from further health consequences.<\/p>\n

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