Bullying and being bullied: Why it happens and what families can do
Why do some kids bully others? And why do some kids seem to be targets of bullying, time and time again? In this episode, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek talk with parenting coach Caroline Maguire, author of “Why Will No One Play with Me?: The Play Better Plan to Help Children of All Ages Make Friends and Thrive.” She specializes in social-emotional learning and raising kids with ADHD. Tune in to learn about both sides of bullying, and what families can do to help. Plus, hear Caroline share her own story of being bullied, and how that experience shapes her work. Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the 70 million people in the U.S. with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “In It” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Show Notes
Why do some kids bully others? And why do some kids seem to be targets of bullying, time and time again?
In this episode, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek talk with parenting coach Caroline Maguire, author of Why Will No One Play with Me?: The Play Better Plan to Help Children of All Ages Make Friends and Thrive. She specializes in social-emotional learning and raising kids with ADHD.
Tune in to learn about both sides of bullying, and what families can do to help. Plus, hear Caroline share her own story of being bullied, and how that experience shapes her work.
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Related resources
- Bullying, learning differences, and how to help
- What to do when your child is the bully
- StopBullying.gov
- Plus, check out Caroline’s book, Why Will No One Play With Me?
Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.
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