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We should encourage kids to stand up to bullies, right? Here's what the evidence says

We should encourage kids to stand up to bullies, right? Here's what the evidence says
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The Examiner

Karyn Healy

We should encourage kids to stand up to bullies, right? Here's what the evidence says

We should encourage kids to stand up to bullies, right? Here's what the evidence says
yesterday 7

Canberra Times

Karyn Healy

Should anti-bullying approaches encourage kids to be ‘upstanders’? The evidence is not clear

Should anti-bullying approaches encourage kids to be ‘upstanders’? The evidence is not clear

The federal government has encouraged kids to ‘stand up’ to bullies on behalf of victims. But research suggests it may not work and can even be...

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The Conversation

Karyn Healy

Often parents and schools disagree about whether something is ‘bullying’: what happens next?

When we look at the definition of bullying, it is not surprising disagreements occur. Identifying bullying is not clear-cut.

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The Conversation

Karyn Healy

A new school year can see friendships change – this is tough on kids, but parents can help

If your child is in a different class or has changed schools, they may be missing certain friends or confused if old friends are behaving differently.

06.02.2025 5

The Conversation

Karyn Healy