Bully Proof Your Child
Bully Proof Your Child is the podcast for parents, caregivers, and educators who want to raise confident, kind, and resilient kids. Each week, we explore real-world strategies and practical tips to help you understand bullying, prevent it, and empower your child. Whether your child is being bullied, acting like a bully, or caught in the middle, this podcast gives you the tools to guide them through it all—with empathy, strength, and support.
Episodes
In this episode, we’re reading Boys Will Be Boys, which is a powerful short story from the book Why Is Everybody Always Picking on Me? by Dr. Terrence Webster-Doyle.
It gives us a look inside the mind of a child who bullies others, but instead of painting him as “the bad guy,” it digs deeper into what’s really going on. His home life, how he’s treated by adults, and all the pressure he’s carrying.
Kids don’t always expect to hear th...
In this episode, we’re continuing our 12-part podcast series based on the 12 Ways to Walk Away with Confidence curriculum. Each lesson shares simple, practical strategies kids can use to handle conflict and bullying.
Today’s topic is humor.
This lesson introduces the idea that humor, when used kindly and thoughtfully, can be one way to shift a tense situation.
It can feel a bit weird to talk about fun in the middle of a serious topic...
In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most powerful, but often overlooked, bully prevention tools: peer mentorship.
We talk about what happens when older students step into leadership roles to support younger ones, and how schools can create structured programs that actually work.
Peer mentorship helps younger students feel seen and supported, while older students build leadership skills and empathy. It’s one of the simplest...
Can a Bully Be a Friend? Helping Kids Handle Conflict: Lesson 1 from 12 Ways to Walk Away Curriculum
In this episode, we’re starting our 12-part podcast series based on the 12 Ways to Walk Away with Confidence curriculum. Each lesson gives kids simple, practical tools they can use to handle conflict and bullying, starting with this one: A Bully Can Be a Buddy.
This first lesson is all about breaking down the idea of what a bully is. It helps kids understand that sometimes, the person being mean isn’t just “a bully”; they might be s...
In this episode, we’re sharing a powerful story from Why Is Everybody Always Picking on Me? by Dr. Terrence Webster-Doyle. It’s called The Day of the Bee Sting, which is a true story about childhood bullying, unexpected strength, and how one surprising moment can change everything.
This story is a favorite among students and educators because it opens up conversations about what it feels like to be bullied and how kids can find thei...
How do victims of bullying sometimes become bullies themselves? Let’s break the cycle.
In this episode of the Bully Proof Podcast, we’re diving into the bully-victim cycle, which is a pattern where kids who’ve been bullied begin to lash out at others.
This cycle of retaliation and desensitization is more common than you might think, but with the right tools, we can interrupt it early and create a safer space for everyone.
We discuss:
...Can bully education be fun? We think so and here’s why it works.
In this episode of the Bully Proof Podcast, we explore how to bring energy, creativity, and even playfulness into a serious topic like bullying. Because while the subject is heavy, the way we teach it doesn’t have to be.
When kids are engaged, they learn better. Fun creates a safe space where they open up, practice skills like empathy and assertiveness, and actually wan...
Is your current approach to bullying reactive instead of proactive? In this episode, we explore how structured bully education can reduce stress, improve consistency, and lead to better outcomes for everyone involved.
We discuss:
- Why reactive strategies often fall short
- The benefits of a school-wide, structured approach
- What effective bully prevention looks like in practice
- How a consistent framework supports both kids and educators ...
What happens when we label bullies as bad kids? Are we setting them up for failure by not seeing the person who needs help behind their behavior?
In this episode, we discuss:
- How labeling kids as bad perpetuates their actions
- What we can do to help kids change their behavior
- Why we need to educate bullies, not just punish them
- Why bullies act the way they do
RESOURCES & WAYS TO CONNECT
- Join our ...
Today, we’re discussing why bullying education should be consistent, year-round, and incorporated into children's lives in various ways, rather than focusing solely on specific events.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How consistent education is more effective
- What parents, teachers, and others can do and tips for effectively implementing this education
- The problem with one-time events
RESOURCES & WAYS TO CONNECT
Today, we’re exploring the long-term effects of bullying — what happens after the bullying ends and how those experiences can stay with us long into adulthood.
Bullying doesn’t just hurt in the moment. It can shape how kids see themselves, how they build relationships, and even how they handle challenges later in life.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How bullying can leave lasting emotional scars, including anxiety, depression, and l...
Today, we’re exploring the immediate effects of bullying—what happens to kids in the moment and how it impacts them emotionally, mentally, and even physically.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The emotional and psychological toll of bullying: how it affects self-esteem, confidence, and mental health
- Physical signs that a child might be experiencing bullying (even if they aren’t talking about it)
- Why bullying can impact a child’s abili...
Welcome to the first episode of the Bully Proof Your Child Podcast! We’re excited to start by sharing the story behind the Atrium Society and how we’ve been working to help children, parents, and teachers for over 40 years.
In this episode, we talk about:
- The history of the Atrium Society and our mission to create a more peaceful world
- How we got involved in bully prevention and why this work matters
- The common misunderstanding abo...
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.