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Why are some bullies so popular?

When the teacher is the bully

How can we stop school shootings?

An active shooter on school grounds is every parent's worst nightmare. Here is what to know about school safety and how you can help your school maintain a safe environment.

6 things to do when your child says, “Nobody likes me!”

Experts weigh in on how to respond when your child feels disliked, excluded, or friendless.

5 things to do when your child wails "But I don't want to go to school!"

Experts offer their best advice for handling those inevitable mornings.

6 ways to help when your child is excluded

Parents may feel powerless when their child is excluded, but there's actually much you can do to help your child cope and overcome this painful experience.

Helping your child find her voice

When teasing by middle school boys took an inappropriate turn, the principal helped my daughter advocate for herself.

Don't let your child be a bully

Think your child would never bully others? Look for the signs - and solutions.

Signs your child is being bullied

Kids won't always speak up when they're being bullied at school, so parents need to look for warning signs. This video teaches parents what to look for so that they can step in, talk to teachers, and teach their child how to respond to bullies. The video is most appropriate for parents of children in third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade.

Help your child resist peer pressure

Help your child stay safe and out of trouble by saying "no" to peer pressure.

7th grade: The worst year ever

Did you hate seventh grade? You're not alone. But as a parent, there's plenty you can do to make seventh grade better for your child.

Dare to be uncool

In an open letter to her three children, a mom implores them to stand up for kids who are bullied, even if it means going against the popular crowd.

How to raise a child who is NOT a bully

How to raise a child who’s NOT a bully

Parents play a huge role in whether their kids are bullies — positive communication is a must.

Josh's story: getting bullied at school

As parents, we wrestled with what to say and do when our son started coming home wounded by bullies.

Parent cliques

Sure, they make other parents feel left out. But the biggest surprise is the damage an exclusive group has on parents, kids, and an entire school community.

9 signs your child is being bullied

Sometimes it's hard to know what's going on at school. If you suspect your child is having trouble with bullying, be on the lookout for these nine signs.

Emily Bazelon's three types of bullies

The bullies our kids deal with are different than the sort of bullies we confronted growing up, says Sticks and Stones author Emily Bazelon.

Bullyproof your child: 8 key takeaways

Bullyproof your child: 8 key ideas

In our latest #emotionalsmarts Google+ Hangout, experts Emily Bazelon and Maurice Elias discussed bullying and identified 8 things all parents should know.

Sticks, stones, and drama: the truth about bullying

Is there a bullying epidemic?

Author Emily Bazelon talks about her new book -- and what kids, parents, and schools can do to put an end to bullying.

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