One of the most frustrating aspects of dealing with bullying behavior is learning to navigate the red tape that comes with reporting an incident. I've spoken with numerous parents who feel that their school system never takes any action. I found that part of the problem is communication. Even if serious action is taken in regard to the child who is bullying, the schools couldn't necessarily tell you about it. There are significant limitations when it comes to the privacy of students. So, at times, it really can feel like you're being ignored. Keep in mind that is usually not the case. For me…

Parenting a bullied child is one of the most challenging things I've ever done. At first, I thought it was simply about getting the bullying to stop. But I realized pretty quickly that it was more complicated than that. When we were kids, my husband and I remember our friends or ourselves being picked on but, unlike the stories we hear about today, we don't recall one child setting another on fire, pushing someone to the point of suicide or planning violent revenge. Perhaps, we are just more aware, but either way, when we realized my son was being bullied, we took it seriously. And, clearly, …

Wednesday morning, I appeared on the show In Session on TruTV, commenting on the tragic case of the murder of 15-year-old James Allenson, by fellow a student, 16-year-old John Odgren.  Odgren's defense team felt that the boy's violent act was partially in response to being bullied, and they wanted me to share the experiences I had when my husband and I parented a bullied child. To be honest, although Odgren's desperation was heartbreaking, the murder victim didn't even know his attacker, and we can't allow our children to think that a violent act is an appropriate response to being bullied. …

One of the worst moments a parent can have is when their child suddenly doesn't want to go to school, has trouble making friends or shares the words "I don't even want to live anymore."   My family has experienced the impact of bullying. And my husband and I discovered, firsthand, the vital importance of communicating with our children, their teachers and other parents. This experience inspired the I've Got Interactive Book Series for children, my workshops and my Web site.   So far, I've written five children's books, filled with the activities that I used to help my son create a strong …