Keep conversations open and identify adults a child can approach. Read the points below, then use each linked situation to practise a decision.

Make room for regular check-ins

Ask about friends and school, and listen to concerns. Regular conversation helps children know they can tell you about difficulties.

THE POINT TO REMEMBER

An open conversation gives a child a route to support.

Sources: US Department of Health and Human Services / StopBullying.gov · How to Prevent Bullying ↗

Identify a trusted adult

Encourage children to tell a trusted adult if they experience or witness bullying. Reporting is a way to seek support.

THE POINT TO REMEMBER

Children should know where to get help.

Sources: US Department of Health and Human Services / StopBullying.gov · How to Prevent Bullying ↗

Plan a safe response

Discuss ways to respond safely, including walking away and getting adult help if speaking up does not work.

THE POINT TO REMEMBER

The goal is safety and support, not retaliation.

Sources: US Department of Health and Human Services / StopBullying.gov · How to Prevent Bullying ↗

Read it. Try it. Come back to why.

Original reflection: choose one everyday situation in your family and discuss which small change you could make. Use the linked questions to revisit the explanation.

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