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How Do You Know If Your Child Is Being Bullied?

Some kids fear that bullying will get worse if they report it, so it can be hard for adults to tell when it's happening.

Marisa Taylor KarasMera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on November 29, 2024
Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP | November 29, 2024

Learn more here about the telltale signs your child might be experiencing bullying of all different types — and when to seek out professional emotional support.

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Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.

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