( CNN Student News ) -- November 10 , 2010 . Note to Parents and Teachers : CNN Student News has compiled the following tips , discussion questions , videos , articles and online resources that can be used to address bullying with students . Tips for Talking For Parents : Here are a few tips for setting the tone on bullying discussions with your kids . • Initiate conversations with your kids about their school day . Allow them to talk about the good and not-so-good experiences that they have . • Promote self-esteem and confidence by reminding your child of his or her unique talents and qualities . • Do a lot of listening as one way of creating a trusting atmosphere between your child and you . • Keep the lines of communication open . Questions for Discussion For Parents and Teachers : Use some or all of these questions as a way to jumpstart conversations about bullying . Bullying and Cyberbullying . What 's your definition of bullying ? What are some examples of bullying behavior , both physical and non-physical ? How can some kids use text messaging , social networks , and other non-physical means to bully someone ? Have you ever heard the term `` cyberbullying '' ? What does it mean ? How do you think that cyberbullying might affect a person who is its target ? What are some examples of aggressive behavior ? Why do you think that some people choose to behave aggressively as their way of dealing with others ? Do you think that this behavior can be changed ? Explain . Peer Pressure and Bystanders . Have you ever felt pressure to bully someone or to join in bullying with others ? What thoughts did you consider before you made the decision to be part of the bullying or not to be part of it ? How did you ultimately respond ? How do you think someone feels when he or she is being bullied ? Have you ever seen someone being bullied ? What , if anything , did you do ? Would you do anything differently if you are in that situation in the future ? What do you think the role of a bystander should be in a bullying situation ? As a bystander , what response are you most comfortable with ? Would you help someone who is the target of bullying behavior ? If so , how ? If not , what would prevent you from helping ? What do you think might happen if no one helps the target of a bully ? Responding to Bullying . Have you ever been the target of bullying behavior ? If so , how did it make you feel ? How did you respond ? Do you think there were other ways that you could have responded ? Why did you choose the response that you did ? What is your personal plan of action if you are bullied or see someone being bullied ? Is there a staff member at school who will help you if you want to report bullying behavior that you witness or experience ? Who else might you talk to about it ? Friendship and Respect . What are your thoughts on friendship ? What is more important to you : having a lot of friends or having a few good friends ? How do you decide who your friends are ? How do you decide to treat others who are not friends of yours ? How would you explain `` respect '' ? Is it possible to respect a person but not like that person ? Do you think that respect for others is important ? Why or why not ? What could you do to set an example of respect ? How might your respect for others benefit you ? How might an atmosphere of mutual respect impact a class , a school and a community ? CNN Videos . Anderson Cooper hosts a town hall special on bullying titled `` Bullying : No Escape '' with special guests including Dr. Phil McGraw and American Idol 's Crystal Bowersox . Four segments from that special can be seen here : . Bullying : No Escape ( Part 1 ) Bullying : No Escape ( Part 2 ) Bullying : No Escape ( Part 3 ) Bullying : No Escape ( Part 4 ) CNN 's T.J. Holmes talks with Glenda Hatchett of `` Judge Hatchett '' about ways to handle bullying CNN 's Kyra Phillips and Daily Beast writer Lucinda Banks explore the recent suicides by teen victims of bullies . The authors of the book `` Mean Girls , Meaner Women '' discuss with CNN 's John Roberts why we appear to see an increase in bullying . Dr. Phil McGraw joins CNN 's Anderson Cooper to discuss bullying and what parents can do to stop it . CNN 's Anderson Cooper sits down with a group of students who share their experiences with being bullied at school . AC 360 : Are bullying laws strict enough ? CNN Articles and Blogs . Teen bullying : What parents need to know . Bullying : Help your child handle a school bully . Paging Dr. Gupta Blog : With cyberbullying , there 's no safe place , study finds . School bullying activist : I know the terror Phoebe felt . CNN Student News Blog : From A to Z with Carl Azuz : Worst type of bullying ? Additional Online Resources -- Links to External Sites . Cartoon Network : Stop Bullying : Speak Up . U.S. Dept . of Health and Human Resources : Stop bullying now ! U.S. Dept . of Health and Human Resources : Cyberbullying . Project Change : A national model for youth-empowered community involvement . Olweus Bullying Prevention Program . Bullying Prevention -- National Crime Prevention Council .
Parents and teachers can use this CNN - News channel to address the issue of bullying with their students .