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Learning to read starts with learning to play. This is the podcast for parents and teachers of kids ages 0-8 who want to have FUN learning evidence backed early development and literacy strategies in a short amount of time. This is the podcast for the teacher who needs a bestie to ask questions to and the parent who wants to know the best developmental practices to implement in the 3 minutes a day they have. You're not alone. Ask your questions here. If I can't answer them, one of my friends will be on to help! There are so many confusing parts about the learning to read journey. Miss Beth is here to simplify it, affirm you are the best person to teach your child, and give you the confidence you need in the early childhood education years. This podcast is for fun, community and confidence making tough topics more bite sized for every parent teacher and child. 
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Is My Child Being Bullied? How to Tell the Difference Between Bullying and Normal Friendship Conflict
Wednesday, 22 July, 2026

Is everything bullying now?One day your child comes home saying someone wouldn't let them play. The next day they say they say they are being bullied. As parents, we want to protect our children—but we also want to help them build the confidence and resilience to handle everyday disagreements.In episode 93, I'm joined by Dr. Carrie Jackson to unpack one of the biggest parenting conversations happening today: Has the word "bullying" become too broad?We're talking about how to validate our children's feelings without labeling every uncomfortable interaction as bullying, what true bullying actually looks like, and how we can help kids develop emotional regulation and healthy conflict-resolution skills.Whether you're parenting a preschooler, elementary schooler, or tween, this episode will help you know when to step in, when to coach from the sidelines, and how to raise kids who can navigate friendships with confidence.In this episode, we discuss: What actually qualifies as bullying The difference between bullying, conflict, teasing, and rude behavior Why more children are using the word "bullying" for everyday disagreements How social media and adult language may be shaping kids' perceptions Questions every parent should ask before assuming bullying is happening When parents should contact the school—and when they shouldn't How to validate your child's emotions without reinforcing a victim mindset Practical ways to teach emotional regulation and resilience Helping kids solve friendship problems instead of avoiding them How schools and parents can work together to support healthy peer relationshipsYou'll walk away knowing: How to recognize the warning signs of true bullying What to say when your child comes home upset about a friendship How to help kids develop problem-solving skills instead of fear of conflict Why learning to handle everyday social challenges is an important part of growing upGuest: Dr. Carrie Jackson @dr.carriejackson on InstagramAbout the HostBeth Gaskill (Miss Beth) is a reading specialist, early childhood educator, and founder of Big City Readers. She helps parents support their children's literacy development through research-backed, science of reading strategies.Follow Miss Beth on Instagram @BigCityReadersBrowse Big City Readers resources at BigCityReaders.comTopicsbullying vs conflict, childhood bullying, friendship problems, emotional regulation for kids, conflict resolution for kids, resilient kids, social skills, positive parenting, child development, elementary school parenting, school behavior, parenting advice, emotional resilience