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b"I get a lot of requests for different topics to cover on this show, and bullying is a theme that has come up multiple times. And understandably, since we know that children and teens with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, are much more likely to experience bullying and social rejection. And we know that being on the receiving end of bullying can be traumatic and have long-lasting negative impacts.\\nSo I reached out to Ginger Whitson, an author, mental health professional, educator, and expert educator on bullying, crisis intervention, and child and adolescent emotional and behavioral health and invited her to join me on the show. Because the concept of bullying evokes such strong feelings and likely a lot of misunderstanding about what even qualifies as bullying, that\\u2019s where I asked Ginger to start \\u2014 what exactly IS bullying? And does the bullying today\\u2019s kids and teens experience look and feel different from back when we were in school? I mean, with the addition of technology, it just feels like a completely different ball game. I also asked Ginger to guide us on how we should best respond if our child tells us they\\u2019re being bullied, if there are ways we can \\u201cbully proof\\u201d our kids, and how we can preemptively prepare them so they feel they have a plan for dealing with negative behavior from other kids.\\nIn addition to her important work with children and her books, including Friendship & Other Weapons: Group Activities to Help Young Girls Aged 5-11 to Cope with Bullying and The 8 Keys to End Bullying Activity Program Workbook, Ginger, whose work can be found under the name Signe Whitson, is also the C.O.O. of the Life Space Crisis Intervention (LSCI) Institute, an international training program that helps adults turn problem situations into learning opportunities for young people who exhibit challenging behaviors.\\n\\xa0\\nAbout Signe Whitson (Ginger)\\nSigne Whitson (Ginger) is an author, educator, and mental health professional with 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. She is also the C.O.O. of the Life Space Crisis Intervention (LSCI) Institute, an international training program that helps adults turn problem situations into learning opportunities for young people who exhibit challenging behaviors.\\n\\xa0\\nThings you'll learn:\\n\\nWhat bullying looks like today, taking into consideration the technology our kids use and other changes society has gone through in past decades\\n\\nA definition of bullying and what\\u2019s at stake for a child experiencing bullying\\n\\nEssential strategies parents should follow if their child has been or is being bullied\\n\\nCharacteristics or traits that make kids more likely to be bullied\\n\\nHow to talk with kids who have a heightened sense of rejection about bullying and social rejection\\n\\nWays to bully-proof our kids and resources we can share with them\\n\\nHow we can all contribute to raising more empathetic kids\\n\\n\\xa0\\nResources mentioned:\\n\\nSigne Whitson\\u2019s website\\n\\n8 Keys to End Bullying on Facebook\\n\\n\\n8 Keys to End Bullying: Strategies for Parents & Schools by Signe Whitson\\n\\n\\nThe 8 Keys to End Bullying Activity Book for Kids & Tweens: Worksheets, Quizzes, Games, & Skills for Putting the Keys Into Action by Signe Whitson\\n\\n\\nHow to Be Angry: Strategies to Help Kids Express Anger Constructively by Signe Whitson\\n\\n\\nOdd Girl Out, Revised and Updated: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls by Rachel Simmons\\n\\nRosalind Wiseman\\n\\n\\nQueen Bees and Wannabes, 3rd Edition: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boys, and the New Realities of Girl World by Rosalind Wiseman\\n\\n\\nDr. Robyn Silverman Explains How to Talk to Kids About Anything (Tilt Parenting podcast)\\n\\n\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"