HOW TO “BULLY-PROOF” YOUR CHILD

*Trigger warning: I will refer to youth suicide and self-harming behaviors as it relates to bullying. Please proceed with caution if talking about this topic is a trigger for you.*   “When children feel seen, heard, and accepted for who they are in their parent’s eyes, they won’t believe that they don’t belong or are without value like the bullies want them to believe.”   In this episode of The 3D Parent Podcast, I am talking about how you can “bully-proof” your child. It’s no doubt that parents want their children to find acceptance and belonging with their peers. Unfortunately, we know that this is not always the case. As parents, we cannot completely protect our children from bullying, but we can work to boost their self-esteem and help them feel loved and supported so that the words of a bully will not hurt them as much.    We will go over topics such as: What bullying is and isn’t Developing a connection that can cushion your child from the blow of harsh treatment from others Helping your child orient to adult caretakers rather than peers   I hope this episode gives you practical ways to support your child. Remember that you cannot protect them from everything, but you can be as supportive and nurturing as you can to help them.    If you have enjoyed this episode of the podcast, take a screenshot, head on over to Instagram and share it your IG stories and tag me, @the3Dparent    Do you have a parenting question for an upcoming episode? I would LOVE to connect with you and answer your questions.  Please share your parenting question here!    Schedule a free parent coach consultation/interest call!   CONNECT WITH THE 3D PARENT: Instagram Facebook The 3D Parent Lounge Facebook Community   EPISODE RESOURCES: Episode 3: Cultivating a Deep Connection with Our Children Hardened or Hardy Article Hold on to Your Kids Book