For Parents
Bully-Free Virginia offers parent workshops that are designed to help parents recognize signs that a child may be experiencing bullying or that a child may be exhibiting bullying behaviors. Parents can learn how to coach their children on strategies for coping with bullying peers and for helping friends who are being bullied.
Unfortunately, bullying behaviors are prevalent in our culture. The good news is that bullying can be reduced. Children can learn strategies for becoming positive peers who stand up to students who bully others—and help friends to avoid being targets of bullying. Children who have adopted bullying strategies and behaviors can choose to reject anti-social behaviors and choose to become positive peers and caring friends.
Resources For Parents
- Stop Bullying Now http://stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov
This website from the US Health Resources and Services Administration has “cool stuff” for kids including webisodes (short videos), games and tips. - Olweus Bullying Prevention for Parents - http://olweus.org/public/bullied_child.page
- 15+ Make Time to Listen… Take Time to Talk initiative - http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/15plus/parent/