As parents and caregivers, it’s essential to guide our children in developing skills to navigate the online world responsibly. Before we can empower our kids to make smart decisions online, we must understand the digital world they are engaging with. Social media platforms, gaming communities, educational forums, and streaming services are just a few of the spaces where children learn and interact. These platforms can foster creativity and connections, as well as cyberbullying and misinformation.

͏Bullying is a serious problem that impacts many kids. As a parent, it’s important to talk to your child about what bullying is and how to handle it. There are different kinds of bullying and they all involve someone being mean on purpose to make another person feel bad, sad, or scared.

Talking about bullying with your child never feels good, but it's important to keep lines of communication open.