Bullying can be frightening, and physically and emotionally damaging for children. It is all too common among school children. Even preschoolers can experience it. Cyberbullying means children and youth can be harassed at any time, often 24/7. This page can provide you with the tools you need to help your child cope and combat bullying.

Bullying can happen in all kinds of situations. It can happen at school, as part of a sports team or club, or in your neighbourhood. Bullying can be physical, verbal, social or even online. Learn more about bullying and how to spot it.

• Bullying
• Bullying: Signs a Child Is Bullied
• Bullying: How to Help Your Child Who Bullies
• How to Spot Bullying
• Peer Pressure and Teens

Resilience is the ability to deal with the ups and downs of life, socially and emotionally. Building your child’s resilience and boosting their self-esteem can help them make good choices. It can also help them combat bullying. Learn more in this section:

• Bullying: Building a Child's Self-Esteem
• Adolescent Bullying, Schools and Building Your Child’s Resilience
• Staying Connected

Media literacy is about having the skills to access, understand, question, critically analyze, evaluate and create media, such as videos, television shows, photographs, print and online content. Media literacy can keep kids safe online and give them tools to avoid harmful or manipulative messaging.

The internet brings the world to your doorstep. It also brings risks for children and youth. Teaching your child digital literacy skills can help keep them safe online.

• Cyberbullying
• Social Networking
• Internet Safety
• Media and Your Child: Making Choices
• Teenagers Online: Being a Responsible Cybercitizen

Last Updated: June 2021