Talk with and Listen to Your Children Everyday Ask questions about their school day, in-


cluding experiences on the way to and from school, lunch, and recess. Ask about their peers. Children who feel comfortable talking to their parents about these matters before they are involved in bullying are more likely to get them involved after.


Spend time at School and Recess Schools can lack the resources to provide


all students individualized attention during "free" time like recess. Volunteer to coordi- nate games and activities that encourage chil- dren to interact with peers aside from their best friends.


Be a Good Example When you get angry at waiters, other driv-


ers or others, model effective communication techniques. Remember, "Anytime you speak to another person in a mean or abusive way, you're teaching your child that bullying is ok."


Create Healthy Anti-Bullying Habits Starting as young as possible, coach your


children on both what not to do (push, tease, and be mean to others) as well as what to do (be kind, empathize, and take turns). Also coach your child on what to do if someone is mean to him or to another (get an adult, tell the bully to stop, walk away and ignore the bully).


Make Sure Your Child Understands Bullying Explicitly explain what it is and that it's not


normal or tolerable for them to bully, be bull- ied, or stand by and watch other kids be bull- ied.


Source: edutopia.org


Precious Hearts Foundation, Inc. would like to express our condolences to the family of 12-year-old Rebecca Ann Sedwick


For support on suicide matters call the National


Suicide Prevention Helpline on 1-800-273-8255 or go to www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org


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