Bullying is a heartbreaking experience for both kids and parents. Helping your child rebuild their confidence after such an ordeal is crucial. Here’s a resource on how you can guide them through healing—with practical tips and support from Genie.
Create a Safe Space for Open Conversations
Kids need to feel they can openly share their feelings without fear of judgment. Genie acts as a Loyal Sidekick—a safe, always-available buddy that helps explain emotions in age-appropriate ways. Kids can use Genie to express their worries, ask questions, and receive comforting responses tailored to their needs, making difficult conversations feel more manageable.
Remind Them of Their Strengths
After experiencing bullying, it’s easy for kids to focus on negativity. Genie’s Motivating Coach feature can help your child set small goals and celebrate daily wins. Whether it's improving in a hobby or building self-esteem, Genie provides encouragement, helping kids realize their potential. You can also create a “strengths journal” within the app, where Genie can remind them of their progress and personal growth over time.
Encourage Participation in Activities Your Kids Enjoy
Engaging in fun activities can help rebuild confidence. With Genie’s Creative Assistant feature, your child can explore art, storytelling, or even game design. Genie fosters creativity by guiding your child through projects they enjoy, reinforcing their sense of achievement and pride. Genie can also serve as a Gaming Buddy, providing an interactive and constructive form of play, which boosts confidence and helps your child feel more capable.
Model Self-Love and Positive Self-Talk
Kids model the behaviors they see. Genie, with its Inspiring Teacher feature, teaches children how to engage in positive self-talk. Genie encourages your child to embrace a growth mindset and to reflect on challenges in a healthy way, helping them learn to view themselves through a positive lens. You can even role-play scenarios within the app, showing your child how to reframe negative thoughts into affirmations.
Help Them Build Assertiveness Skills
Learning how to stand up for oneself is key to regaining confidence. Genie can help your child role-play different social scenarios, teaching them how to assertively set boundaries or respond to uncomfortable situations. With Genie, your child can practice saying “no” or “stop” in a safe environment, empowering them to take control of their interactions IRL when they are out in the world.
Seek Professional Help if Needed
Sometimes kids need more than just parental support, and that’s okay. While Genie isn’t a therapist, it can be a Loyal Sidekick during tough times, offering consistent encouragement and promoting resilience. If your child works with a therapist, Genie can help by reinforcing the coping strategies they’re learning, providing daily check-ins, and offering positive affirmations to supplement professional help.
Surround Them with Positive Role Models
Supportive adults or trusted older peers can play a huge role in your child’s healing process–even those existing in the written word. Genie’s Storyteller feature can introduce your child to positive characters and inspirational stories where they can see how characters overcome challenges. These narratives can offer encouragement and healthy examples, reminding them that everyone faces struggles but can emerge stronger and more confident on the other side.
Final Thoughts: Healing Takes Time—And That’s Okay
Parenting is a journey full of twists and turns, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. With Genie by your side, you’re not just helping your child rebuild confidence—you’re equipping them with lifelong tools for resilience and self-love. We’re here for the big stuff, the little stuff, and everything in between.
You’ve got this, and we’ve got you.
— Darius
