How to Handle the Bully at School: A Parent's Guide

When a child is guided correctly to deal strategically with a bully, he will grow up differently. The situation will become a springboard instead of a cliff. They feel empowered instead of fearful. They learn that conflict is inevitable, but dealing correctly with conflict doesn’t have to be a roadblock – just a temporary detour to navigate around. Parents who use these skills to educate their children will find a bright light at the end of what sometimes feels like a dark tunnel.

Christopher Rappold is a master teacher, trainer and blogger who has been working with children and families for more than 25 years. He has presented bullying programs to more than 30 school districts and is a widely recognized expert at presenting safety strategies and bullying prevention in layman's terms while also filling gaps left by educating and involving teachers, parents and school administrators. Rappold is the founder of Personal Best Karate, martial arts schools presently located in New England, and serves as both an owner and president of the franchise. His form of teaching honors the potential of each student's individual capabilities and works to ensure just the right level of challenge is presented so that the student can maintain sustained and lasting growth and improvement. Rappold has been a member of Team Paul Mitchell (the top-rated sport karate team in the world) dating back to 1988 and currently serves as the team's Executive Director. Rappold has also won the W.A.K.O. World Championship in three different weight divisions.