Talk to your Kids:
Research tells us that children really do look to parents and caregivers for advice and help on tough decisions. Sometimes spending 15 minutes a day talking can reassure kids that they can talk to their parents if they have a problem.
Start conversations about daily life and feelings with questions like these:
- How was your day?
- Name something good that happened today?
- Anything bad happen today?
- Who do you sit with in school or on the bus?
- What do you talk about?
- What was the best part of your day?
- What do you like t do?
- What do you like best about yourself?
Talking to your child is an important step in understanding how the issue might be affecting kids. There are no right or wrong answers to these questions, but encourage your kids to talk with you. Assure your kids that you are always there for them. Even if any problems arise.
Start conversations about bullying:
- What does “bullying” mean to you?
- Describe what kids who bully are like.
- Why do you think people bully?
- Name on adult you trust?
- Have you ever felt scared to go to school or ride the bus?
- Have you ever seen anyone being bullied?
- Have you ever tried to help someone who is being bullied? What happened?
- Have you ever been bullied? How did you handle it?
Encourage Kids and Build Confidence:
Help kids take part in after-school activities, interests and other hobbies they like. These activities give kids a chance to have fun but also build confidence and create friendships.
Treat Others with Kindness and RespectLead by example. Teach your kids by treating others with respect and kindness. Even if you think your kids are not paying attention, they are!