Welcome to our Dealing With Bullying section at TotWalk, where we provide support and resources for parents navigating the challenging landscape of childhood bullying. Understanding that bullying can take many forms, from verbal taunts to social exclusion, we aim to equip you with practical strategies to help your child cope and thrive. Our articles discuss recognizing the signs of bullying, fostering open communication, and empowering your child with resilience and confidence. We also delve into the importance of collaboration with schools and community resources to address bullying effectively. Whether your child is a victim, a bystander, or even the one exhibiting bullying behavior, our insights focus on fostering empathy and understanding. At TotWalk, we believe that by fostering a supportive environment at home, we can help our children develop the skills they need to navigate these difficult experiences and emerge stronger and more compassionate individuals. Join us as we work together to create a safer, kinder world for our kids.
6 September 2025
Teaching Kids How to Set Healthy Boundaries with Peers
As parents, we all want our kids to grow up confident, kind, and emotionally strong. But have you ever considered how important boundaries are in helping them achieve that? Teaching kids how to set...
2 September 2025
Helping Kids Understand the Long-Term Effects of Bullying
Let’s face it — childhood can be a wild rollercoaster. From learning to tie shoes to handling homework meltdowns, there’s a lot going on. But one thing that can really throw a wrench into a...
29 August 2025
How to Support Your Child Through Bullying at School
Let’s face it—nothing punches you in the gut quite like hearing that your child is being bullied. Your first instincts might be fierce: track down the bully or call the school and demand...
3 August 2025
Why Some Kids Bully: Understanding the Root Causes
Bullying has been around forever, some might say it’s as old as playgrounds themselves. But have you ever stopped to wonder why some kids bully? What compels a child to lash out at their peers,...
15 July 2025
How to Discuss Online Bullying with Your Child
Let’s face it—kids today live in a digital world. Social media, online games, and messaging apps are basically their second home. And while technology connects them with friends, it also opens...
11 June 2025
How to Be an Advocate for Your Child in a Bullying Situation
Let’s talk about a subject no parent ever wants to face but needs to be prepared for: bullying . Whether it’s in the classroom, on the school bus, or even online via social media, bullying...
4 April 2025
How to Teach Your Child to Respond to Verbal Bullying
Have you ever felt that pang in your chest when your child comes home upset because someone said something mean to them? It’s heartbreaking, isn’t it? Verbal bullying is no joke. Words can cut...
15 March 2025
How to Navigate Difficult Conversations with Teachers About Bullying
Bullying is one of those issues that no parent ever wants to deal with, yet it’s, unfortunately, a reality for many children. When your child comes home upset, dreading school, or suddenly losing...
6 March 2025
What to Do When the Bullying Doesn't Stop: A Parent's Action Plan
Bullying. It’s one of those words that instantly makes a parent’s stomach churn. We all wish our kids could go through life without crossing paths with it, but unfortunately, bullying is more...