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Bullying and cyber-bullying

Whether bullying happens on the playground or via the Internet, victims and bystanders need to learn how to stand up to bullies

If your child is being bullied, it’s not enough to stop the bullying. You’ll also need to find out what false messages your child has internalized through the bullying, as these can significantly erode self-esteem. Scroll down for articles, broadcasts and resources that will inform and empower you and your kids.

When your child is being bullied

Parenting • Bullying

Empowering your child to deal with bullies

Parenting • Bullying

When your child is bullied at school

Combatting Bullies in Your Child's Life (Part 1 of 2)

Helping Your Child Deal With Bullies

Supporting Your Kids When Life is Tough (Part 1 of 2)

Parenting • Bullying

What to do when the school doesn't help your bullied child

Life Challenges • Bullying

The wounded spirit of a bullied child

Parenting • Boundaries

3 ways to help your child deal with peer pressure

No More Bullies

Mean Girl Makeover - A novel series by Nancy Rue for ages 8+

A Girl's Guide to Best Friends and Mean Girls for ages 8+

The Bullying Breakthrough by youth expert Jonathan McKee provides strategies for both parents and teachers so they can help everyone involved: the bullied, the bystander, and those who bully.

When your teen is being bullied

Parenting • Mental health

A Parent's Guide to 13 Reasons Why podcast series

Netflix’s TV show 13 Reasons Why is a mega-hit with teens, but a major concern for parents. That’s why we’re providin...

Cyber-bullying

Life Challenges • Media and entertainment

Q&A: I'm a victim of cyber-bullying. What can I do about it?

If you want to protect yourself, save your reputation and keep things from escalating, you’re going to have to take s...

Origins of bullying behaviour and tips for reformation

Parenting • Family and relationships

Understanding child-to-parent attachment and its implications for early education and bullying

A child's sense of well-being, and their ability to relate well to others, is profoundly influenced by their sense of...

Referrals

Parents and child victims of sexting and cyberbullying can find more help at Cybertip.ca or at NeedHelpNow.ca.

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Suicide

If you fear your child might be contemplating suicide, you need to talk to them right away to find out the truth

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