- Dove
- Baby Dove
- Men+Care
- Dove Self-Esteem Project
How to tackle teasing and bullying
Worried your child is being teased about their appearance and not sure how to help? Concerned about the impact on their self-esteem? Use our articles and activities to help them understand what's happening and get information on how to stop bullying in school and outside.
There are many different types of bullying – in the real world and online. Sometimes the line between 'a bit of fun' and hurtful teasing can be blurred – especially during adolescence when young people are naturally more sensitive. This kind of teasing might not seem as serious as overt bullying, but it can still be upsetting and have long-lasting negative effects.
The more you can understand this kind of teasing – why it happens and how it feels – the more you can relate to your child's anxiety and distress.
Our articles and activities will help you support your child so they can understand and deal with appearance-focused teasing.
Start reading and sharing them with your child today. And if the taunting turns to bullying, don't hesitate to get professional help.
The Letter Challenge: dealing with bullies
Try these anti-bullying activities with your child and help them find the confidence they need to put their bullying experiences behind them.
Read moreWhat would you like to learn more about?
-
![Dove Understanding Different Types Of Bullying]()
peer pressure
bullying at schools
talking topics
psychology
parent
8 to 16 years
Girl bullies: understanding different types of bullyingIf your child is being bullied, there's a lot you can do to support them. Our practical guide explains the different types of bullying and how to deal with them.It’s a sad fact that most young people experience bullying at some stage. But while boys and girls are equally likely to be on the receiving end, for a girl it’s more often hidden to the casual observer. That’s why it’s important for parents to recognise the signs of bullying among girls and be aware of its dangers.
-
![How to spot bullying]()
peer pressure
bullying at schools
positive talk
talking topics
generation gap
body image
uniquely me
self-esteem
psychology
behaviour change
parent
8 to 14 years
How to spot signs of bullying at schoolConcerned your child is being bullied at school? Follow our practical advice for parents to understand the signs of bullying and what you can do about it.Worried your child is being bullied and not sure how to tackle it? Use our action checklist to spot the signs of bullying and help beat it.
-
![Dove Teasing and bullying]()
bullying
self-esteem
mentor
youth leader
teacher
parent
8 to 16 years
Steven Universe: Teasing and bullyingThis episode shows why you shouldn’t bully and teaches young people how they can stand up against bullying.Why do bullies bully? And how can we teach young people to take a stand against bullying? We’ve partnered with Steven Universe to show children how to cope with bullying.
-
![Dove Steven Universe]()
bullying
social media safety
media image
body image
body confidence
self comparison
looks and appearance
body talk
self-esteem
mentor
youth leader
teacher
parent
8 to 16 years
Dove, Cartoon Network and Steven UniverseFind out more about our partnership with Steven Universe.Wondering how to boost childrens’ confidence? We’ve partnered with Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe cartoon to help young people build self-esteem.
-
![Dove How does social media affect teens?]()
peer pressure
social media safety
looks and appearance
behaviour change
parent
11 to 16 years
How does social media affect teens?What's the impact of social media on youth? Find out what teens think about their own social media use, and get tips to help kids use social networks positively.Social media issues permeate every aspect of a young person’s life these days, whether it’s revealing TMI (Too Much Info) about their boyfriend or girlfriend on Snapchat, having public spats with their BFF (Best Friend Forever) on Twitter or inadvertently inviting gatecrashers by posting party details on Facebook.
-
![Positive body image]()
peer pressure
talking topics
role models
celebrity culture
fashion
body image
looks and appearance
parent
8 to 16 years
Help your child overcome unrealistic beauty standardsOur best tips for helping a young person feel body confident -
![Resisting peer pressure]()
peer pressure
positive talk
talking topics
looks and appearance
self-esteem
psychology
behaviour change
parent
8 to 16 years
Peer pressure: help your child to be themselvesNegative peer pressure can knock teens' confidence and self-esteem. Help your child learn how to deal with peer pressure with our tips and expert advice.During adolescence, your child might want to avoid ‘sticking out’, but there’s no need for them to pretend they're something they're not. Use our action checklist to help your daughter or son resist peer pressure and enjoy being themselves.
-
![Dove The Letter Challenge]()
bullying at schools
talking topics
body image
looks and appearance
psychology
parent
8 to 14 years
The Letter Challenge: dealing with bulliesAre you a parent wondering what to do about bullying? Use our Letter Challenge video and activity to raise the issue with your child and boost their confidence.If your child has experienced bullying, we hope these anti-bullying activities will help them. Use The Letter Challenge video, activity and action checklist to give your daughter or son the confidence they need to put bullying behind them.
-
![Dove Help Your Daughter Deal With Teasing and Bullying]()
bullying at schools
talking topics
looks and appearance
psychology
parent
8 to 16 years
Sticks and Stones: help your daughter deal with teasing and bullyingThe Stick and Stones video and action checklist will get you & your daughter talking about 'mean friends' and teasing as a result of body changes during puberty.During adolescence, girls are hypersensitive about their appearance and body changes during puberty, and may be more susceptible to teasing and bullying. Help your daughter feel confident about her changing body – and be more sensitive to the feelings of others – with the Sticks and Stones video and action checklist.
