36. The Negative Realities of Bullying

On today’s episode, the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel, focuses on the topic of bullying. To help her out, Sumi Mukherjee shares his experiences as a victim of bullying in his youth. Public Speaker and author of  A Life Interrupted – The Story of My Battle with Bullying and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Sumi believes one of his purposes in life is to tell his story to help prevent future bullying as well as recommend intervention steps for children and youth. Also, Sumi shares the revealing conversation he had with one of the people who bullied him as a child.

To learn more about Sumi Mukherjee, as well as his books, go to AuthorSumi.com or  Amazon.

Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own speed and comfort level. Sections include: Basic Questions About Puberty, Questions About Most Girls, Questions About Most Boys, Other Questions Children Often Ask, and Open-Ended Questions.

Another resource that can provide you with more information for what questions children might ask is the book Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty . This book is the recipient of the Mom’s Choice Gold Award, the B.R.A.G. Medallion Medal, and the Wishing Shelf Bronze Award.