The Working Mom-Life of a Bully Teacher Episode 2. This episode is focused on the evolution of bullying and what has happened over the years. We will also cover strategies to address bullying with your child. A lot of the bullying that happens is subdued, and we as adults are missing it. Bullying and cyberbullying are no longer mutual exclusive, they happen in conjunction with each other. So, take the time to talk to your kids about bullying and ask them how drama and bullying are impacting their lives. We need to teach our kids about resilience, virtual empathy, and emotional literacy. These are key components to building strong healthy children.

Below are some tips to talk to your child about bullying:

1- Find out what is happening and ask questions in a non-judgmental tone. Be aware of your tonality!

2-Find out what happened, what pictures are circulating, what is being said, how did it escalate?

3-Control your emotions, be calm and collected when talking to your child.

4- Use empathetic, kind, and supportive words.

5- Go through the "WHY" this is happening.

6- Find solutions together that empower your child. Give your child a chance to regain power and feel in control.

7- Share positive affirmations. Be sincere and specific.

8- Work on your child's strengths shield.

9- All it takes is one peer to stand up to the bully.

10- Build your child's self-esteem and self-confidence.