From Bullying to Bravery

Your child is being bullied and you feel completely stuck. You have tried telling the teacher. You have coached them on what to say. And nothing seems to change.Coach Andrew sits down with a 9 year old named Ben and his parents Christine and Gary to talk about what happened after their son was physically and verbally bullied at school for an entire year. They walk through what helped Ben go from barely holding on to building a full circle of real friends. You will hear why the most common advice parents give can actually make bullying worse and what actually worked instead.Key takeaways you will walk away with:Discover why telling the teacher often backfires once your child is past age 7Learn how building new friendships is more powerful than confronting a bully directlyUnderstand why kids freeze up even when they already know exactly what to saySee how small daily challenges create the safety net that removes fear for goodFind out the one word a 9 year old added to the phrase "I can't" that completely changed his mindsetIf your child is dealing with a bully right now, this episode gives you a path forward that most parents never consider. (00:00) - Introduction to Ben and His Interests (02:25) - Exploring 3D Printing and Minecraft (04:27) - Ben's Experience with Bullying (09:25) - Karate and Self-Defense (14:54) - Navigating Bullying and Seeking Help (16:28) - Navigating Bullying: Christine's Experience (17:59) - Building Confidence Through New Friendships (20:46) - The Power of Open-Ended Questions (27:44) - Creating a Safety Net for Social Interactions (40:20) - Building Trust and Overcoming Fear (44:23) - Navigating Shyness and Social Interactions (45:51) - Embracing Discomfort for Growth (47:16) - The Importance of Persistence and Mindset (49:00) - Advice for Handling Bullies and Making Friends (50:28) - Encouragement for Parents and Trusting Children (51:56) - Building Resilience Through Creativity and Problem Solving (53:48) - The Journey of Growth and Learning Together