Bullying at School: How to Protect Your Child and Help Them Cope

Updated: June 2026.

• Frequent conflicts with peers;
• Notify school administration.
• The victim experiences constant stress;
• Give yourself time to think about the situation;
• Organization of child support.
• Lack of empathy for the feelings of others;
• Remember: you are not to blame for what happened;
• Teach effective defense strategies;
• We will form a clear action plan.
• Aggressors feel impunity;
• Immediate intervention in the situation;

How can you tell if a child is being bullied?

• Social isolation, lack of friends.

• Learn to protect personal boundaries.
• • “It’s not your fault”;
  • We will diagnose the child’s condition;
  • Discuss the rules of respectful behavior;
  • Demonstrative superiority over others;
  • The child shows aggression or withdrawal;
  • We will help you establish contact with a specialist;
  • Have a frank conversation with the child;
  • Analyze the family atmosphere.
  • School performance has declined significantly;

  How can a parent notice that a child is being bullied?

  It is important to notice these feelings in time and help cope with them.

  Professional help is necessary in certain situations.

  Bullying at school: how to protect your child and help him cope
  

  • Deterioration in academic performance, loss of interest in studying;
  • Develop a child’s empathy and social skills;
  • Problems with sleep, appetite, frequent headaches;
  • Specific recommendations for further actions;

  Therefore, it is important to be attentive to changes in the child’s behavior.

  • The opportunity to see how our format works.
  • The child is in a state of prolonged stress;
  • Ways to maintain emotional balance.
  • Coping with post-traumatic experiences.
  • Refusal to attend school, complaints of poor health;
  • The situation may escalate into more serious forms of bullying;
  • Signs of depression or anxiety disorder have appeared;

  Early detection of signs bullying is the key to successfully solving the problem.

  No, bullying almost never stops without adult intervention.

  • Attempts to solve the problem on your own do not bring results.
  • • “You don’t deserve to be treated like this.”

    Remember: caring for a child’s psychological health is an investment in his future.

    It is important to remember: when bullying cannot be negotiated – it need to stop.

    • Take action:
      • See a psychologist for support;
      • The child develops negative experiences that affect his future life.
      • Sudden change in behavior: isolation, irritability, tearfulness;
      • • “You can always leave from where you are not valued”;
        • • “You are wonderful and interesting. I love you very much”;
          • • “You have us – those who love and support you.”

            At Animago we use evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy to help children:

            Bullying is the systematic, purposeful persecution of one person by another or a group of people.

            Research shows that about 40% of children who are bullied don’t talk about it parents.

            Early identification of signs of bullying and the correct response from adults can prevent serious consequences.

            This is not just a conflict or quarrel – it is form of aggressionwhich can have serious psychological consequences.

            And modern research suggests that the consequences of bullying can manifest themselves even years after bullying.

            With timely intervention and proper support, 70% of bullying cases are successfully resolved in the first two weeks.

            Statistics shows: without timely intervention the consequences of bullying can be irreversible.

            Physical aggression does not solve the problem of bullying and can make the situation worse. The CBT approach offers effective alternatives.

            School years should be a time of discovery, friendship and joy. However, for many children, school becomes a place of bullying and humiliation.

            According to a study by D. Olweus (a recognized expert in the field of bullying), bullying affects up to 20-30% of schoolchildren in different countries.

            However, it is important to understand that even if the situation seems resolved, the child’s internal experiences may require extra work.

            • “Bullying doesn’t happen because there’s something wrong with you. People sometimes act cruelly because of their own problems.”

            Research shows that ignoring a problem can lead to its aggravation and the development of serious psychological trauma in a child.

            Bullying can come in many forms, from physical violence to cyberbullying. Each form requires special approach to solving the problem.

            The problem of bullying remains one of the most painful in modern education. But bullying is not a sentence, but a situation that can and should be resolved.

            Checkup in “Animago” is the first step to understanding the situation. In 60 minutes we:

            Timely intervention and the right support help not only stop bullying, but also turn negative experiences into opportunities for growth.

            Research confirms: timely contact with a specialist reduces the risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder by 60%.

            At Animago we create a safe space where every child can receive necessary support and learn to cope with life’s difficulties.

            Important advantage Our approach is that we do not look for those to blame and do not blame parents. We consider each case individually, taking into account the characteristics of the child and family.

            The action plan that you will receive after Checkup will become your reliable guide. It will help structure further steps and choose the optimal path to solve the problem.

            Bullying is a difficult experience for both the child and the parent. At this moment, there is a rage inside the child a whole range of difficult emotions: fear, loneliness, helplessness and anger.

            The problem of bullying remains one of the most acute in modern education. Parents often overlooked warning signs or do not know how to properly respond to the situation.

            If you notice warning signs, don’t blame your child. It is better to seek professional help to understand the reasons for this behavior and correct it.

            It is important to understand: bullying is not just childish pranks or conflicts. This is a serious social problem that can leave a lasting mark on a child’s mental health.

            • Speak out your feelings. Help your child name what he is experiencing: “Are you offended? Hurt? Scary?” Make it clear that any emotions are normal and can be discussed.

            This is where professional support comes in. A psychologist helps create a safe space where a child can talk openly about his feelings and learn to cope more effectively with difficulties.

            Animago is an online team of highly qualified therapists who work with children and coach parents using evidence-based methods. For children ages 3–7, Animago therapists meet as animated characters over live video.
            We help with common childhood challenges — fears, anxiety, low confidence, shyness, and more — and support healthier parent-child relationships. The Animago team has already helped more than 2,500 children build resilience!

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