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Peer pressure is a normal part of growing up, but that does not make it easy for children to navigate. From wanting to fit in with friends to feeling pressured to make choices that go against their values, kids face social influences every day. The good news is that peer pressure resistance is a skill that can be taught and strengthened. Why Teaching Kids About Peer Pressure Matters Children experience peer pressure in many forms. Sometimes it is obvious, such as being encouraged to break rule …

Children and teenagers have been spending more time online during the COVID-19 pandemic to attend classes, connect with their peers, and entertain themselves. As a result, a lot of kids and teens are more active on social media and apps. This allows them to connect to a wide network of people, which unfortunately, may also expose them to cyberbullies. According to a report on cyberbullying published by Verywell Family, cases of cyberbullying have increased by 70% since the pandemic began, with t …