Traditionally, teasing was viewed as a rite of passage, something to ignore until (you hoped) it just went away on its own. But teasing can have damaging and lasting effects on your child, including low self-esteem, chronic stress, anxiety, dislike of school, or even aggressive behavior.

Easing the Teasing empowers children and teens with strategies to manage and overcome these painful incidents. Drawing from more than 20 years of experience as a social worker in suburban Chicago schools, Judy Freedman has created a groundbreaking program to teach children and parents how to deal effectively with teasing and develop life-long coping skills.

The cornerstone of Easing the Teasing is the book by Judy Freedman, which was published by ContemporaryBooks/McGraw-Hill Companies.


In addition to the book, Judy Freedman travels the country presenting Easing the Teasing for school staff development and in-service days, parent organizations and student groups. She has presented her program at notable events such as the National PTA,  the School Social Work Association of America, the Nonverbal Learning Disorder Association Professional Symposium and the Illinois Chapter of the Tourette Syndrome Association.. Judy has also been featured on NBC Nightly News, Fox News Channel and in the Chicago Tribune.

If you would like more information about Easing the Teasing than is found on this site, you may contact Judy Freedman by clicking here.

Judy Freedman's e-Bullying and e-Teasing Workshops:
  • Heighten the awareness of e-teasing, online harassment and cyber-bullying
  • Address the various types of online social cruelties
  • Examine signs and symptoms parents and educators need to look for
  • Discuss reactions to and effects of e-bullying
  • Delve into motivations and causes
  • Offer prevention advice
  • Provide intervention strategies for bullies and victims

Click here for more information about the new program.

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