School has started and so has bullying. Tips to help families help their kids.

Anti-bullying expert gives tips to families to help their children be safe:

  1. Keep lines of communication open. Encourage children to talk to you if they are being bullied at school.
  2. Report any bullying to school administrators/teachers. Encourage children to walk away from a bully and tell an adult.
  3. Bullying is all about control. Take away the power of a bully by ignoring the bully.
  4. Bullying can be loud or quiet. Look for cyberbullying or inappropriate messages on your child’s computer.
  5. A successful school year starts with a safe environment at school. Keep your eyes open for any sort of verbal or mental  abuse.

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Back to School: Tips for Families to Prevent Bullying – WLTX.com