In this episode, Jessi and Erin welcome Rhonda Nedderman and Natalia Johnson from local community organization, Youth Enrichment Services (YES) to discuss bullying. Learn about current bullying statistics, the shift to cyberbullying, and practical strategies for parents. YES experts share insights on empowering children, monitoring social media use, and the importance of being an "upstander." Whether your child is experiencing bullying or IS the bully, this episode offers valuable resources and actionable tips for families.

• 📊 Learn current bullying statistics and trends
• 🖥️ Implement cyberbullying prevention strategies
• 📱 Set up social media monitoring practices
• 🤗 Develop skills to support children facing bullying
• 💡 Learn how to address bullying behavior
• 🤝 Connect with local community resources

Episode #17, November 2024

For more resources on this topic, check out our topic guide: Resource Guide Episode #17

Time Stamps:

0:01 – Introduction 5:25 – Impact of social media on bullying 9:50 – Steps to protect children from online bullying 11:15 – What to do if your child is the bully 22:40 – What to say to your child if they’re witnessing bullying 24:21 – Telling vs tattling 30:20 - Addressing both the bully and the bullied 32:40 – Tips for parents on how to help their children help themselves 38:31 – How to approach your child when they refuse to go to school, activities, etc. 42:00 – Dealing with the ‘after’