Author Archives: SBreakstone

When bullying happens, other students usually see it or know about it.  Therefore…students are in a great position to stop bullying — not only to help others, but to maintain safety for themselves.  Also, teaching civic responsibility is part of … Continue reading →

The more friends or groups, a person has, the less vulnerable s/he is to bullying and social aggression.  Kids who have multiple good friends are at less risk of being threatened or harassed. However, making friends can be very challenging … Continue reading →

Verbal bullying is quite common.  But not all put-downs and insults are bullying.  Sometimes kids tease each other as a way to have fun with a friend.  This video provides insights to understand the difference between playful teasing and hurtful … Continue reading →

Talk to a Trusted Adult: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVK_v9CD5h8 This is a very difficult, yet vital option in bully prevention. Pride, humiliation, uncertainty, etc., are often an obstacle to thinking of asking for help from an adult.  Is it tattling?  Telling?  Teaching a … Continue reading →

Telling the Bully to “Stop” Standing up to the Bully and saying “STOP” is a very popular strategy…kids love to learn and practice this one. This strategy, when practiced and done correctly, often builds confidence and resiliency. Telling the Bully … Continue reading →

Sometimes the best way to avoid a fight is to not be there; and sometimes the best way to avoid being bullied is to not be there either.  As we mentioned when discussing “Ignoring the bully”, this strategy suggest the … Continue reading →

The 2nd video in the series is titled “Ignoring the Bully.”  This video is controversial, as it sometimes feels very passive.  However, it’s an important strategy and skill to master for both kids and adults.  Watch the video and consider … Continue reading →

The following 5-minute video, based on my best-selling book, quickly teaches the first bully prevention strategy…determining what bullying actually is. Click here for VIDEO #1:  Bullying Defined (1) How to Stop Bullying and Social Aggression with Steve Breakstone