Over half of adolescents have been bullied online and 43 percent of kids in grades four through eight have been victims of cyberbullying. Check out these two free apps that aim to prevent and address bullying: KnowBullying – Created by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, this free app provides conversation tips for […]
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I always figured that we’d have to deal with bullying at some point. Since my son doesn’t always tell me what goes on at school, I wondered if I would know if he was getting teased or bullied. My son’s an exceptionally empathetic child. He’s the caring kid, who hugs and kisses his little brother
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Photo courtesy of Evgeni Dinev For some kids, summer vacation means a welcome break from school bullies. Now that school is back in session, they may be dreading the return of their tormentors. Many schools take the issue of bullying seriously, understanding that successful learning can’t happen if a child feels unhappy or unsafe in
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