Social Media and Cyberbullying: What Parents Can Do

Most people have experienced bullying at some point during their childhood, either being the victim of a bully, having a friend be bullied, or perhaps you were the bully. Children today have to experience bullying with the added pressure of social media. The bully isn't just the kid at school or on the bus, now they can text or post about you online. This episode we will talk about how social media in general affects our mental health, as well as development. We'll also explore cyberbullying and what to look out for, how to help your child if that's something they are experiencing.    Resources mentioned in the episode: US Department of Health and Human Services-STOP BULLYING NOW HOTLINE-24/7-1-800-273-8255. Stopbullying.gov Bullying Clinic-Boston Children's Hospital Bad apps-Badoo, Monkey HILY, Penty of Fish and Hot or Not—these can all register locations. If your child is being bullied-contact the content provider-ex. Instagram, etc.. and call police. Call school superintendent, State Dept of Education, US Department of Education  If the bullying is based on identity-contact the office for Civil rights, US Department of Justice-Civil Rights Division Cyber bully Research Center-1-407-374-3334