Is my kid a bully? Warning signs parents should know

Parents may recognize when their child is being mistreated, but identifying when their child is hurting someone else can be more difficult.October is Bullying Prevention Month, and Kylie Miller, a clinical manager at teletherapy provider VocoVision, is encouraging families to address persistent harmful behavior with clear expectations, communication and support.“Understanding the reasons behind this behavior can help parents address it more effectively,” Miller said. “With patience, empathy, and the right strategies in place, children can learn healthier ways to interact and form positive relationships.”Recognize what bullying meansBullying involves unwanted aggressive behavior, a real or perceived imbalance of power, and conduct that is repeated or could be repeated, according to StopBullying.gov.It can include threats, physical attacks, spreading rumors or deliberately excluding someone. An isolated disagreement does not necessarily meet that definition, although harmful behavior sti