Tag: bullying

Anti-bullying Starts With Me

Anti-Bullying Starts With Me

“Your mama’s a big dummy sometimes.” The words flow out of my mouth and into my kids' ears on the occasion I make a...
MEAN GIRLS, Why Are You So Mean?

MEAN GIRLS, Why Are You So Mean?

Middle school years are the season of life when bullying is most prominent and has an impact on the highest number of kids. A...
Bullying: Responding to the Bully (Part 3)

Bullying: How Should My Child Respond? {Part 3}

Bullying is defined as any unwanted aggressive behavior(s) that involve(s) an observed or perceived power imbalance, and is repeated multiple times or is highly likely...
Bullying: What Does Research Tell Us? {Part 2}

Bullying: What Does Research Tell Us? {Part 2}

Kids who are bullied may feel depressed, anxious, sad and lonely. They may have changes in sleep patterns, experience academic decline, complain about their...

Bullying: Is It Really Bullying? {Part 1}

No parent ever wants to find out their child is being bullied. We take on their sadness, desperation and embarrassment. Then, we get angry....