#1116 - What to Do About Bullying: A Parenting Couch Interview

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Bullying can have a huge impact on our kids' lives.

Recently, Dr Justin had a conversation with Rachel and Sarah on their podcast The Parenting Couch. Today's snippet from that covers definitions of bullying, how to open up conversations about it, and what steps to take when your child is involved. Find the link to the full conversation in our show notes. 

In this episode:

  • What is bullying? Verbal, physical, repeated, cyber-bullying
  • Having conversations with your kids
  • Emotions
  • Feeling seen, heard, valued
  • Encouraging empathy and "upstanding" behaviour 
  • What to do when bullying happens
  • When to involve other parents

Related Links: 

  • Stop the Bully: Proven Strategies to Empower Your Child, with Dr Justin Coulson | The Parenting Couch Podcast 

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