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How It's important to teach your children about bullying. Here are three tips for starting the conversation at home. Teach them to identify it serious consequences at home, school and in their community. If your children learn about bullying, they'll be able to identify the behaviour and understand if it’s happening to them or someone else. Talk about it openly and often The more you talk to your children about bullying, the more likely they'll tell you if they see or experience the behaviour in action. For example, if your children witness bullying on a TV show, use it as an opportunity to discuss what bullying is and why it’s wrong. Be a good role model Children will imitate the behaviour you model. to educate your kids about bullying Show your kids how to treat people with kindness and respect by doing so yourself. In addition, be sure to speak up if others are being mistreated and demonstrate empathy for those who are different. It's never too early to start teaching your children about how to be kind and speak out against bullying. (N7) A look at the long-term effects of bullying Bullying continues to be a major problem in Canadian schools, workplaces, homes and digital spaces. That's why on Pink Shirt Day, which takes place on February 23, people people who were bullied as children tend to have poorer physical health and are at an increased risk of developing mental health conditions such as depression, anxie’ ti across the country are to raise awareness about the issue and take a stand against bullying. It's a common misconception that bullying is a normal part of growing up. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Childhood bullying isn’t only traumatic in the short term, it can also have detrimental long-term effects. Lifelong consequences Research shows that the impact of childhood bullying can last well into adulthood. In fact, and stress disorder (PTSD). Bullying lead to social withdrawal, poor outcomes and self. issues. can also If you were bullied as a child and are still impacted by the experience, it’s important to acknowledge what happened to you and make healing a priority. Consider talking to a therapist or counsellor about your experience. And if you have children, remember that early intervention is the key to preventing long- lasting ill effects. (v7) | ONE" Li +HEINie 7 M) i BARRISTERS + SOLICITORS < pee CARPET BARN@ CARPET ONE | Seer “ons > Sarees meses er 7 Floor and Home a p Wills & Estates. INTERNATIONAL Exclusively The One Store For Your Perfect Floor DAY OF PINK with the app 26 Guelph St., www.lhlaw.ca | |" Visit our Retail Outlet Store | | —— Downtown Georgetown Siceeiph Sect inApril ear Notes all peal 185 Guelnh street, www.carpetone.ca 905.452.7400 CEERI FEESNESS 374 Queen Street E., http://carpetonegeorgetown. goldbook.ca anton oes "3 Suite 320 "geste" Children's Aid Aci Foundation 905-877 CALEDONEAST ‘of Halton neersaeencic ran THREE EASY WAYS TO SHOP. p05.s8aasds ewauonins 36 Armstrong Ave, Georgetown Lette GEG Sass Gea kies.com le, Proudly Serving Georgetown Since 1994, Located inside Georgetown Marketplace Mal georgetowndental.com Ze0z'L Iudy ‘Aepsuny. | SIH UONPH - dil UL | LL