• Know the signs. Watch for changes in your teen’s mood, grades, appetite, sleep habits or relationships with classmates.
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  Ask questions. If your child seems worried, misses school often or avoids certain activities, it may mean something
  is wrong.
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  Believe your teen. It’s not their fault. Log details of bullying incidents: who, what, where and when.
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  Role play on handling bullies. Body language can build confidence!  Getting even is not an option.
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  Seek help. Share your written log with school officials. Help start a bullying prevention program. Consider counseling.
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  Nurture strength. Get your child involved in activities that build self-confidence.
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  Be a good role model. Avoid namecalling and negative statements about others.

To Learn More...

• Stop Bullying Now, www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov
  Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use, www.cyberbully.org
  Kansas Bullying Prevention Program, www.stopbullyingkansas.org
  “Words Will Never Hurt Me, Helping Kids Handle Teasing, Bullying, and Putdowns”, Sally Northway Ogden
  “And Words Can Hurt Forever: How to Protect Adolescents from Bullying, Harassment, and Emotional Violence”, James Garbarino and Ellen deLara

For More Direct Help...

• The Family Conservancy, 913-342-1110
  Crittenton Children’s Center, 816-765-6600
  Synergy Services Bullying Prevention Program, 816-753-8002