It is inevitable - your child is going to run into people that don’t want the best for them.  Bullies, toxic influences, or even mean authority figures.  It’s important to teach your child to stand up for THEMSELVES, but also have compassion for others.  By accepting individual differences, resisting peer pressure, and creating a personal code your child will not only be able to have strong relationships with their peers, but be able to handle difficult interactions with bullies.

Dr. Kate Lund is a