Whether experienced online, offline, or both - cyberbullying, cruelty, and exclusion are deeply painful experiences. We want to do everything in our power to protect kids in these moments. But what does your teen actually need from you? Dr. Elizabeth Englander, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center, offers the grounded advice you need to support your teen through these challenges.

Erin talks to Dr. Elizabeth Englander about:

• Why solutions are not always the thing kids need in the wake of bullying and cruelty.
• Why it is important to understand that we generally only know a tiny snapshot of what is happening between kids socially
• The practice that is more effective than confiscating phones
• The most important thing kids can do if they witness cruelty online or in person.

Featured Expert:

Dr. Elizabeth Englander - https://www.englanderelizabeth.com/

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Connected & Courageous is a podcast of Spark & Stitch Institute with production support from Beth K. Gibbs at Lift Podcasting.