What If Children Don't Feel Safe Telling Us? Recognizing Bullying and Understanding What They Really Need
What if the children in our lives don't feel safe telling us what they're really experiencing?
Rachel Weinstock, mental health coach, anti-bullying advocate, and author, is our guest. She was bullied from the time she was in grade 1 through secondary school.
How can well-intentioned adults unintentionally hurt children through comparisons, the words we choose, and the ways we respond when they come to us for help? Our intentions may be positive, but the impact on a child can be very different.
💥Bullying is not something children should simply learn to tolerate. If a child were being physically harmed, how would we support them?
💥 Behaviour is communication. Get curious about what a child may be telling you.
💥 Creating emotional safety starts with listening, validating, and building trust.
💥 Children need adults who will keep looking for answers and support.
💥 What tools do parents have available to them? Rachel shares a bullying advocacy kit.
When School Becomes a Struggle: Knowing When Your Child Needs Support
The school year is underway, but what happens when a child continues to struggle long after the adjustment period?
Erin Plumb talks with guest host Kathryn Collins about the signs parents should watch for when a child may need extra academic, social, or emotional support - from school avoidance and homework battles to difficulty with reading, writing, math, organization, or following instructions.
💥What are some signs to watch for (tears, fears, avoidance etc)?
💥How can learning challenges affect a child’s confidence and behaviour?
💥How parents can start a productive conversation with their child’s teacher and questions to ask.
💥 What support is available through the Learning Disabilities Association of Windsor-Essex Families don’t necessarily need a formal diagnosis to reach out. (Including academic programs, tutoring, executive-function support, social-emotional programs, and youth coaching.)
💥 What to look for and what to do next.
💥 What are a few practical things parents can do to support learning while protecting their relationship and their child’s confidence?
This episode is a must for a parent who is thinking, “This sounds like my child” and wondering what to do about it.