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Topic: Coping

What Your Child Can Tell Peers About Ectodermal Dysplasia

What do you say if you are a kid who has a rare disorder with a really hard name to pronounce? Who do you tell? When do you tell them? Those are all good questions that your child affected by ectodermal dysplasia might ask. We believe that when people understand the person is affected by a…

Tips to Help You Cope with Ectodermal Dysplasia

The diagnosis of ectodermal dysplasia can be overwhelming. Families will experience a wide range of emotions. This article provides practical tips and suggestions to help you cope with the new reality.

How to Respond to Bullying

Every day, hundreds of thousands of adolescents are victims of bullying. Bullying is a concern for many, not just the victims. But because parents, teachers and other adults can not always witness it, often they do not understand how extreme bullying can get. This article addresses: the seriousness of bullying who bullies how to stop…

DEBUG The Bullies

This article addresses the 5 steps of DEBUG and offers tips to help your child handle bullying. It also offers additional resources on bullying.

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