Bryan Specht has spent seven years as President of Olson Engage, a brand marketing, advertising, public relations, and social media agency based in Chicago, Illinois. Beyond his leadership role at Olson Engage, Bryan Specht engages with a number of national and local philanthropic organizations, including his position on the Prevent Child Abuse America national board of directors.
Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA) is a national not for profit organization working towards a safe, healthy childhood for every child in the country. The PCAA website provides families with a depth of useful information, including tips for speaking to children about bullying, an especially important topic during the school year. To begin, parents should ask children questions that initiate conversations. The typical “How was your day?” is likely to elicit a “Good,” and little more. Asking about what happened at recess or whether or not the child made a new friend can produce a more specific and potentially insightful response. If parents feel or know bullying is an issue, questions can be further targeted, such as, “Did anyone have a hard time in class today?” or “How did you feel when school ended?” If it becomes clear the child is experiencing bullying, parents have a variety of options. First and foremost, families should ensure children know they are not at fault. Though it can be a sensitive, sometimes lengthy process, guardians must establish the facts. This includes finding out who has initiated the situation, how long the bullying has been going on, and where the bullying tends to take place. How families move forward will depend on the specifics of each situation. That said, teachers and faculty at school should be made aware of the situation in order to intervene or prevent bullying from escalating.
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