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Adventures in Parenting was born to bring Library sponsored parenting programs and trusted information to you on your time! Adventures in Parenting is hosted by Patchogue-Medford Librarians (and busy moms) Jessi and Erin. Listen, laugh and learn as they talk to experts in all areas of parenting.
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Friday Nov 22, 2024
Bullying
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Friday Nov 22, 2024
In this episode, Jessi and Erin welcome Rhonda Nedderman and Natalia Johnson from local community organization, Youth Enrichment Services (YES) to discuss bullying. Learn about current bullying statistics, the shift to cyberbullying, and practical strategies for parents. YES experts share insights on empowering children, monitoring social media use, and the importance of being an "upstander." Whether your child is experiencing bullying or IS the bully, this episode offers valuable resources and actionable tips for families.
- 📊 Learn current bullying statistics and trends
- 🖥️ Implement cyberbullying prevention strategies
- 📱 Set up social media monitoring practices
- 🤗 Develop skills to support children facing bullying
- 💡 Learn how to address bullying behavior
- 🤝 Connect with local community resources
Episode #17, November 2024
For more resources on this topic, check out our topic guide: Resource Guide Episode #17
Time Stamps:
0:01 – Introduction
5:25 – Impact of social media on bullying
9:50 – Steps to protect children from online bullying
11:15 – What to do if your child is the bully
22:40 – What to say to your child if they’re witnessing bullying
24:21 – Telling vs tattling
30:20 - Addressing both the bully and the bullied
32:40 – Tips for parents on how to help their children help themselves
38:31 – How to approach your child when they refuse to go to school, activities, etc.
42:00 – Dealing with the ‘after’
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