Whoever coined the saying, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me," is probably in therapy today. Abby's story is a good one for any mom who needs to know when to intervene and how to empower a child who's being picked on.

Tell us!How do you teach your kids to stand up for themselves? Email imom@familyfirst.net with the subject line "Sticks and Stones."

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