January 27, 2026 Child Mind Institute Provides Resources for Caregivers of a Bullied Child Bullying can be a hard situation for a child to handle, and a challenging one for a caregiver to navigate – especially if children do not want to talk about it. The Child Mind Institute has put together a list of resources for caregivers whose children are being bullied, but do not want to discuss it. Learn More There are a number of reasons why children might avoid telling adults that they are being bullied – they might be embarrassed about it or concerned that a caregiver might get involved and, in the process, make the situation worse. Among the Child Mind Institute’s resources are an article on what to do if a caregiver suspects that their child is being bullied – online or in person – but won’t admit it. The resources discuss how to coax children to talk about what is happening, coach them on how to handle bullies, and figure out if and when to get the school involved. There is an article on how to determine when ordinary teasing becomes bullying or what to do if a caregiver’s child is bullying others. The resources also include ways to support children who are struggling socially, which can make them vulnerable to bullying. Below are the Child Mind Institute’s resources: What to Do When Your Child is Being Bullied – and Won’t Talk About It How to Know If Your Child is Being Bullied How to Arm Your Child Against Bullying How to Help Kids Deal with Cyberbullying My Child is Bullying Others: What Should I Do? Kids Who Need a Little Help to Make Friends What is Social and Emotional Learning?
February 10, 2025 Child Mind Institute Offers Resources on Monitoring Teen Social Media Behavior The Child Mind Institute has put together a list of resources on how parents can – or whether they should – monitor their teen’s social media behavior. Learn More While some might argue that monitoring a teen’s social media behavior is an invasion of privacy, others would say that doing so is necessary amid growing concerns about cyberbullying and the negative effects that social media can have on self-esteem. The Child Mind Institute’s list of resources includes tips and tools for monitoring one’s child’s social media use. It also provides information on how to know when a child is ready for a social media account and useful strategies to help get them started. The resources also cover the potential negative effects of social media on teens and methods to shield them from harm. There’s also information on how to recognize the signs if one’s child is being cyberbullied and when to intervene as well as advice on enforcing time limits for social media and video games. Resources The Child Mind Institute’s list of resources includes: How Much Should You Monitor Your Teen’s Social Media? When Are Kids Ready for Social Media? How Using Social Media Affects Teenagers How to Help Kids Deal with Cyberbullying Healthy Limits on Video Games Media Guidelines for Kids of All Ages
