When Your Child is Bullied: The Five Steps That Could Save Your Child

With Australian students among the most bullied in the world and recent tragedies highlighting the devastating consequences, discover the research-backed five-step response plan that empowers children and gives parents practical tools to address bullying before it escalates.

Key Points:


70% of Australian kids aged 12-13 experience bullying


Australia leads Western nations in bullying incidents


Clear definition of what constitutes actual bullying


Status and power dynamics drive bullying behaviour.


Five-step response plan for parents

Quote of the Episode: "Trauma is not a result of the events that happen to you. It's a result of how you process those events."

Key Insights:


Difference between conflict and true bullying


Four types of bullying (physical, verbal, social, cyber)


High-status kids are more likely to bully than low-status


Importance of documentation and proper reporting


Role of mindset in managing bullying impact

Resources Mentioned:


Kids Helpline


Parent Line


Lifeline (13 11 14)


Beyond Blue


Professor Michael Bernard's research

Action Steps for Parents:


Listen and Validate:


Believe your child's experience


Show emotional support


Avoid dismissing their feelings


Make time to really hear them


Document Everything:


Keep written records


Take screenshots


Save evidence appropriately


Note dates and details


Involve Authorities:


Report to school/organisation


Work collaboratively with staff


Follow up on actions taken


Maintain communication


Build Coping Skills:


Develop positive mindset strategies


Practice perspective-taking


Strengthen self-worth


Minimise social media exposure


Seek Professional Help:


Recognise when expert help is needed


Access support services


Consider counselling options


Use available helplines

When Your Child is Bullied: The Five Steps That Could Save Your Child With Australian students among the most bullied in the world and recent tragedies highlighting the devastating consequences, discover the research-backed five-step response plan that empowers children and gives parents practical tools to address bullying before it escalates.
Key Points:
<ul>
<li>
70% of Australian kids aged 12-13 experience bullying
</li>
<li>
Australia leads Western nations in bullying incidents
</li>
<li>
Clear definition of what constitutes actual bullying
</li>
<li>
Status and power dynamics drive bullying behaviour.
</li>
<li>
Five-step response plan for parents
</li>
</ul>
Quote of the Episode: "Trauma is not a result of the events that happen to you. It's a result of how you process those events."
Key Insights:
<ul>
<li>
Difference between conflict and true bullying
</li>
<li>
Four types of bullying (physical, verbal, social, cyber)
</li>
<li>
High-status kids are more likely to bully than low-status
</li>
<li>
Importance of documentation and proper reporting
</li>
<li>
Role of mindset in managing bullying impact
</li>
</ul>
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/partners/kids-helpline">Kids Helpline</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.parentline.org.au/parent-line-in-other-states/">Parent Line</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au">Lifeline</a> (13 11 14)
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au">Beyond Blue</a>
</li>
<li>
Professor Michael Bernard's research
</li>
</ul>
Action Steps for Parents:
<ol>
<li>
Listen and Validate:
<ul>
<li>
Believe your child's experience
</li>
<li>
Show emotional support
</li>
<li>
Avoid dismissing their feelings
</li>
<li>
Make time to really hear them
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Document Everything:
<ul>
<li>
Keep written records
</li>
<li>
Take screenshots
</li>
<li>
Save evidence appropriately
</li>
<li>
Note dates and details
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Involve Authorities:
<ul>
<li>
Report to school/organisation
</li>
<li>
Work collaboratively with staff
</li>
<li>
Follow up on actions taken
</li>
<li>
Maintain communication
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Build Coping Skills:
<ul>
<li>
Develop positive mindset strategies
</li>
<li>
Practice perspective-taking
</li>
<li>
Strengthen self-worth
</li>
<li>
Minimise social media exposure
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Seek Professional Help:
<ul>
<li>
Recognise when expert help is needed
</li>
<li>
Access support services
</li>
<li>
Consider counselling options
</li>
<li>
Use available helplines
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>

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