Bullying Article Archive

How to prevent your child from being bullied, teach empathy to children, stop your own child from being a bully, stay safe from cyberbullying, and more. Find even more resources about school cliques, peer pressure, and bullying.

• Help Your Child Handle School Bus BulliesRiding the familiar yellow school bus is an enjoyable rite of passage for most students, but for many it can be a place where bullying occurs unchecked. Here’s what you can do to help.
• Tips for Preventing Online BullyingOnline “cyberbullying” can be as cruel as anything that happens on the playground—and harder to defeat.
• Bullying: What It Is, How To RespondWhat is a bully, how do I know if my child is being bullied, and what can I do about it?
• Parents Can Help Eliminate Growing Problem of BulliesParents used to see bullying as a rite of passage for older kids.
• Alert Your Teen’s School When Cyberbullies ThreatenIf your child is the victim of a cyberbully, he may be facing problems with bullies at school, too. Take steps immediately to help your teen.
• Withdrawing Can Be a Sign of Being Bullied at SchoolBullying is on the rise.
• Ignoring Bullies Doesn't Always WorkStandard advice to a teen who is being bullied at school is to say “Just ignore it."
• Understand Bullying Behavior To Stop ItMost parents probably remember being bullied as a kid, making fun of someone else, or both.
• Parents Can Help Prevent BullyingYou don’t want your child to be bullied...or to be a bully.
• Parents Can Help Children Avoid BullyingElementary schoolchildren are the most frequent targets of bullies, say experts. But children are less likely to be victimized if they appear confident and resourceful.
• Take Action if Your Child Is Being BulliedYour child comes home with torn clothes again. He’s very hungry after school, even though you gave him lunch money. He can’t sleep. He could be the victim of a school bully.
• Be Aware of Possible Bullying BehaviorExperts say many parents and teachers seem unaware of bullying behavior. Yet 10 percent to 15 percent of school-age children are regular victims of a peer’s teasing, swearing and hitting.
• Help End Bullying at SchoolParents often think bullying is just a part of life. But it should be taken seriously. Bullied children become anxious. Some end up not wanting to go to school.
• What Should You Do if Your Child Is Being Bullied?Victims of bullying often develop serious problems.
• Teach Empathy To Eliminate Name-Calling“Nerd.” “Sissy.” “Fatso.” “Geek.” Kids have called each other names for centuries. They put someone down in front of a crowd to look cool to onlookers.
• If Your Child Is the BullyWhat to do when the school says your child has been involved in bullying — and she's the bully.
• Bullying: How Parents Can Fight BackKids are often reluctant to talk about bullying. Here’s how to spot it and what to do if your child is a victim.