102. Bullying and Social Media: Challenges and Solutions for Today’s Parents with Shannon Addison

In this insightful episode of Healing and Growing Hand in Hand, I sit down with Shannon Addison, a passionate advocate for bullying prevention, author, and founder of MyCrummyWorld. Shannon shares her personal story of navigating her daughter’s struggles with bullying and health issues, including POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome). She also dives deep into helping parents recognize the warning signs of bullying, whether their child is a victim or a bully, and offers practical tools for building self-acceptance and resilience in kids. Together, they explore: - Common signs parents miss when their children are being bullied. - How to spot if your child is the one doing the bullying. - The impact of social media on girls and tips for healthy online habits. - How parents can start meaningful conversations with their children about friendships and challenges in school. - The long-term effects of unresolved bullying and how to stop the cycle. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or anyone working with children, this episode is packed with valuable insights on fostering emotional resilience and understanding the emotional landscape children navigate today. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 03:30 – Shannon’s personal story of her daughter’s battle with bullying and POTS 10:15 – Signs of bullying parents often miss 18:40 – Girls and social media 25:00 – Tips for parents to help their children build self-acceptance 32:45 – How to help children develop resilience 40:00 – The emotional and physical effects of bullying 50:20 – Shannon’s mission with MyCrummyWorld About Shannon: Shannon Addison is the creator of MyCrummyWorld, a platform designed to help young girls navigate friendships, bullying, and resilience. She is the author of the Penelope Pumpernickel series, using her characters to teach young girls about friendship, self-acceptance, and problem-solving. Visit MyCrummyWorld.com to learn more about Shannon’s work and access helpful resources. Connect with Shannon: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mycrumbyworld LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-addison/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mycrumbyworld Website: www.mycrumbyworld.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycrumbyworld/ Crumby Guide to Failing: https://a.co/d/4r4d2Vj Crumby Guide to Baking and Friendship Making: https://www.mycrumbyworld.com/shop/breadcrumbz-my-crumby-guide-to-baking-and-friendship-making-baking-box/ Follow me for more content here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095156184970 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisatickel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamtickel/ Website: https://healingandgrowinghandinhandpodcast.com/ Enjoy the episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who could benefit from this discussion.