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Examples of bullying behavior

Examples of cyberbullying

What is bullying?

2. Ask occasionally if they’ve experienced any bullying behavior

What to do before your child is bullied

Warning signs of bullying

Know the warning signs of bullying

What not to do if your child is being bullied…

What not to do if your child is being bullied

What steps should you take if your child is being bullied?

Protect them from further bullying

6. Follow up after you meet with school officials

Taking further action

What if the bullying doesn’t stop?

What to do if your child is being a bully?

If your child is bullying others

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Bullying is when a person deliberately tries to harass or intimidate someone else. This can be in person or online (also known as cyberbullying).

If you find out your child is being bullied, there are several steps you can take with school officials to address it.

It’s also important to respond quickly if you find out your child is bullying others.

Bullying at school or online can have long-term negative effects. Here’s how you work with school officials to stop your child from being bullied. 

What to do if your child is being bullied

What you should do before talking to your child’s teacher

1. Decide up front: you and your child’s teacher are allies, not enemies

2. Talk to your child before meeting with their teacher

How to have a productive conversation with your child’s teacher

Talk with them not at them

What should you say when meeting with your child’s teacher? 

Questions to ask

Strategies to discuss

What should you say when meeting with your child’s teacher?

What to do after you meet with your child’s teacher

Before you sit down with your child’s teacher, decide upfront that you are allies, not enemies.

them – and keep the conversation focused on solutions, not finger-pointing.

There are a number of specific questions you can ask and strategies you can discuss to address your child’s behavior in class.

Kids benefit when their caregivers act as a team. Find out how to best work together on your child's behavioral concerns with their teacher.

How to talk to your child’s teacher about behavioral problems

How to talk to your child’s teacher about behavior challenges

Decide together what to say about the divorce

Important things to say

Choosing a good time

Before you break the news…

What should you say to your kids about the divorce?

Make it clear they did nothing to cause the divorce

Tell them what to expect

What not to say to your kids about divorce

What not to say

Talking to kids about divorce: an age-by-age guide

Preschoolers - what you should know

Talking to preschoolers about divorce

Preschoolers - what to expect

How to be there for your preschooler

School-age children: what you should know

Talking to school-aged kids about divorce

What to expect - school-aged children

How to be there for your school-aged child

Teenagers - what you should know

Talking to teenagers about divorce

Teenagers - what to expect

How to be there for your teenager

What to do (and not do) after telling the kids about the divorce

Encourage – and expect – the same positive behavior from your child.

Ages 4+

Ages 8+

Children’s books about divorce

Remember: be kind to yourself. 

t’s important that you and your child’s other parent tell them about the divorce together, if possible.

Offer plenty of reassurance to your child, make it clear the divorce is not their fault, and let them know what will happen next (as much as you can).

Children at different ages may react differently to news of divorce or separation. Be sure to adjust your approach to their stage of development.

Wondering what to say to your kids about divorce or separation? We can help you to break the news and give your kids the reassurance they need.

How to tell your kids about divorce | Age-by-age guide

How to tell your kids about divorce

Gentle parenting is also referred to as:

Common themes

What is gentle parenting?

How does gentle parenting compare to other parenting styles?

Pros of gentle parenting

Drawbacks of gentle parenting

Pros and cons of gentle parenting

So, does gentle parenting work?

Gentle parenting is one of the newest trends in raising kids, popularized in large part by social media influencers on TikTok and Instagram.

Gentle parenting prioritizes empathy, respect and understanding in how you relate to your child.

Gentle parenting has several advantages – and a number of potential pitfalls to consider.

Gentle parenting is all about empathy and understanding – but does this parenting style work? Here’s what you need to know.

Gentle parenting: pros, cons and what you need to know

Gentle parenting: pros, cons and how it compares to other parenting styles

How kids understand the concept of death: an age-by-age guide

Don’t wait for someone to die before you talk to your child

How to talk to your child about the death of a grandparent

Be ready for (and accept) a range of emotions

Let them see you grieve your loved one’s death

Include your child in the process of memorialising your loved one

Preserve as much of your child’s routine as possible

How to talk to your child about the death of a pet

Children process death differently at different ages. By the time they reach middle childhood (ages 8 to 12), most kids know death is permanent and universal.

It’s important to talk with your child about death from an early age – if possible, before they experience it.

There are specific things you can do to help your child process the death of a grandparent or the loss of a beloved pet.

An age-by-age guide to how children understand death, along with resources for parents to talk about and process death with their kids.

How to talk to your child about death

What is a blended family?

Two things every new stepparent should keep in mind

Common problems facing blended families

How blending families affects children by age

6 tips for blended families to successfully work as a team

2. Let your stepchild set the pace of the relationship

3. Let the biological parent take the lead on discipline, especially to start

4. Don’t compete with the child’s other biological parent

6. Establish fun family routines and traditions

Family routines and traditions

It’s important to pace yourself and set realistic expectations when merging two families.

Every child is different, but older children (ages 10 to 14) typically have the hardest time adjusting to a new family environment.

There are several things you and your partner can do to build trust and connection as a blended family.

Blending families can be challenging but also deeply enriching. Our parenting experts share what you need to know to help your blended family flourish.

Parenting tips for blended families

How does moving affect a child’s mental health?

How long does it take for kids to adjust to moving?

How does moving affect kids?

When you tell them about the move

It's normal for kids to have lots of different emotions about moving.

Introduce your child to your new home before the move

Introduce your child to your new home before the move.

Help your child say goodbye to some of their favorite people and places

Include your child in moving decisions where possible

Preparing kids before the big move

Set realistic expectations for moving day

On moving day, set up your child’s room first

End the day by doing something fun and relaxing together

Helping your child cope during the move

Reestablish their routine as quickly as possible after the move

Try to be as consistent as possible.

Enroll your child in some extracurricular activities

Encourage your child to stay in touch with friends from your old home

Helping your child adjust after the move

Signs your child is struggling to adjust after moving to a new home

Moving can be stressful for children. The experience can make them feel anxious or unsure about the future.

With enough time and support, most kids will adjust to a move.

There are steps you can take before, during and after the move to help them cope.

Moving across town or across the country can be disruptive for kids. Here are steps you can take before, during and after the move to help them cope.

How to help your child cope with moving anxiety

Moving across town or across the country can be disruptive for kids. Here are steps you can take before, during and after the move to help them cope.  

Symptoms and signs of depression in children and teens

Signs and symptoms of depression in children

What depression is (and what it isn’t)

Why it’s important to talk about depression with your child

Talking with kids about depression: an age-by-age guide

Early childhood (ages 3 to 7)

Middle childhood (ages 8 to 12)

Teens and adolescents (ages 13 to 18)

What if your child tells you they think they have depression?

Encourage your child to practise self care

Examples of how to encourage your child to practise self care.

Reach out to a therapist or mental health professional

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Depression among children is on the rise and affects their thinking, mood and behavior.

A simple yet powerful thing that you can do to help your child is to talk with them about depression from an early age, in an age-appropriate way.

There are specific signs and symptoms that you can watch for to help you spot depression in your child, and steps that you can take to support them.

Depression is affecting a growing number of kids. Here’s how you can talk to your child about depression and what signs to watch for.

How to talk to your child about depression

Four (possible) negative effects of video games

Are video games harmful for kids?

6 surprising benefits of video games

How to set healthy boundaries around video games

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Some worry video games might be addictive, harmful or that they might encourage kids to be violent. Often the issue isn’t video games themselves but how they’re used.

Video games can have several benefits, such as boosting creativity and problem-solving abilities, helping kids express themselves, and sharpening their spatial skills.

The key is to set appropriate boundaries to ensure your child has a positive, healthy gaming experience.

Video games can boost creativity, problem solving and social skills. Learn how to ensure a positive gaming experience for your child.

Should your kids play video games?

Stigma and stimming in children with autism

Defining (and destigmatizing) stimming

Why do people stim?

What are the positive and negative effects of stimming?

What can (or should) be done about stimming among children with autism?

Stimming is commonly associated with autism, but in reality everyone practises self-stimulatory behavior.

Children with autism may stim as a coping mechanism when overwhelmed or as a way to manage or express emotions.

Parents’ goal should not be to stop a child from stimming. However, in some cases it may be important to identify and address the underlying needs met by stimming behaviors, in order to reduce stimming that may have negative effects.

Learn more about stimming (self-stimulatory behavior), its effects, and why many children with autism stim. 

What is stimming?

Learn more about stimming (self-stimulatory behaviour), its effects, and why many children with autism stim. 

Examples of challenging behaviors in children with autism

Examples of challenging behaviors  in children with autism 

What can trigger challenging behavior in children with autism?

How to know what triggers your child’s challenging behavior

10 practical ways to support a child with autism

Several things can trigger challenging behaviors in children with autism, including changes in routine, sensory overload and unfamiliar settings.

When you identify what triggers your child’s challenging behavior, you can try to address it before it happens.

There are several things you can do to provide a safe, supportive and stable environment for your child with autism.

What triggers challenging behavior in kids with autism and how can you help them cope?

Family Man Articles

What to do if your child is being bullied

What to do if your child is being bullied

How to talk to your child’s teacher about behavior challenges

How to tell your kids about divorce

Gentle parenting: pros, cons and how it compares to other parenting styles

How to talk to your child about death