Bullying at School Resources
School bullying can be tough for kids for kids to navigate. And bullying doesn't always stay on campus. It can also be done online, known a cyberbullying. Here are some great resources to help your child deal with mild bullying, and information on what steps to take if your child is the victim of more violent bullying. Worried that your child might be bullying someone? You'll find information on ways to address those issues as well.
What is bullying?
Bullying is when someone repeatedly hurts or scares another person on purpose. It can happen in different ways, like saying mean things, physical harm, or trying to control and intimidate someone. If you experience or witness bullying, it's important to tell a trusted adult.
Important information about bullying
- Bullying: It's Not OK | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Effects of bullying | Stopbullying.gov
- How to spot a bully | Checkup Newsroom
- Types of bullying | StopBullying.gov
- Warning signs for bullying | Stopbullying.gov
- Where and when bullying happens | Stopbullying.gov
- Who is at risk | Stopbullying.gov
- Bullying on the bus: how should parents handle it? | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Dealing with bullying | Cook Children's
- Frequency of bullying | Stopbullying.gov
- Helping kids deal with bullies | Cook Children's
- How to respond to bullying | Stopbullying.gov
- How you can hep your child avoid and address bullying | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Talking to kids about race and racism | Cook Children's
- Teaching kids not to bully | Cook Children's
- Understanding other people | Cook Children's
- Your child's self-esteem | Cook Children's
- 11 common patterns of verbal abuse | One Love Foundation
- Coping with cliques | Cook Children's
- Expect respect: healthy relationships | American Academy of Pediatrics
- How to help your child deal with bullying | Cook Children's
- How to help your child deal with teasing | Cook Children's
- Teasing and bullying of obese and overweight children | American Academy of Pediatrics
- 10 tips to prevent aggressive behavior in young children | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Gun safety | Cook Children's
- School violence: what students can do | Cook Children's
- Sexual harassment and sexual bullying | Cook Children's
- Sexual violence and rape: what you need to know | Cook Children's
- Sibling bullying - studies look at harmful behavior among siblings | Checkup Newsroom
- Signs of teen dating violence | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Someone at school has a weapon. What should I do? | Cook Children's
- When love hurts: your teen and dating violence | Checkup Newsroom
- About cyberbullying | Cook Children's
- Cyberbullying: important information for parents | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Don't feed the rat: how to spot and stop bullying | Checkup Newsroom
- Healthy habits for media use | Cook Children's
- Online safety | Cook Children's
- Protecting your online identity and reputation | Cook Children's
- Raising joy: bullying, social media and video game addiction | Checkup Newsroom
- Sexting: what parents need to know | Cook Children's
- Teaching kids to be smart about social media | Cook Children's
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