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#25. Help! My Kid Is a Bully: Christian Parenting Tips for Bullying
Watching your child hurt another child can stir up so much fear and shame in our hearts. We worry about who they’re becoming and wonder where we went wrong.
In this Parenting Tip Tuesday episode, I want to gently remind you that challenging behavior is not a character flaw—it’s communication.
In today’s episode, I walk you through how I approach moments when a child is picking on others (or being picked on) with curiosity instead of panic or punishment. We’ll explore what may be going on beneath the surface, what your child might be feeling or needing but doesn’t yet have words for, and how we can support them in learning healthier, more connecting skills over time.
We talk about:
Why bullying behavior often comes from fear, insecurity, or unmet needs
How to meet your child’s heart, mind, and body needs without shame
Simple ways to build empathy and perspective-taking
Why learning to ask—and receive a “no”—is such an important life skill
How to hold compassion for your child while teaching better tools
Above all, I want you to walk away knowing this:
Your child is doing the best they can with the tools they have—and so are you. Their struggles do not make them a bad kid, and they do not make you a bad mom.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to support your child in these moments, I would love to walk alongside you. You can book a one-hour parenting support call with me where we’ll talk through your unique situation and create a gentle, practical plan that fits your child and your family.
✨ Book your one-hour coaching call HERE!
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By Naomi Parsons - Certified Christian Parenting CoachWatching your child hurt another child can stir up so much fear and shame in our hearts. We worry about who they’re becoming and wonder where we went wrong.
In this Parenting Tip Tuesday episode, I want to gently remind you that challenging behavior is not a character flaw—it’s communication.
In today’s episode, I walk you through how I approach moments when a child is picking on others (or being picked on) with curiosity instead of panic or punishment. We’ll explore what may be going on beneath the surface, what your child might be feeling or needing but doesn’t yet have words for, and how we can support them in learning healthier, more connecting skills over time.
We talk about:
Why bullying behavior often comes from fear, insecurity, or unmet needs
How to meet your child’s heart, mind, and body needs without shame
Simple ways to build empathy and perspective-taking
Why learning to ask—and receive a “no”—is such an important life skill
How to hold compassion for your child while teaching better tools
Above all, I want you to walk away knowing this:
Your child is doing the best they can with the tools they have—and so are you. Their struggles do not make them a bad kid, and they do not make you a bad mom.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to support your child in these moments, I would love to walk alongside you. You can book a one-hour parenting support call with me where we’ll talk through your unique situation and create a gentle, practical plan that fits your child and your family.
✨ Book your one-hour coaching call HERE!