Friend of Trace – Paul Coughlin Paul Coughlin is an expert witness regarding bullying and the law, and the founder and president of the anti-bullying program The Protectors.  He has appeared in many media outlets.  Paul is a best-selling author of eight books, including the freedom-from-bullying parent and teacher resource Raising Bully-Proof Kids, as well as a former newspaper editor. He works with numerous professional organizations to diminish bullying.  His anti-bullying curriculum is used throughout North America as well as in South Africa, Uganda, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil among other countries. Paul is a boys varsity soccer coach, where he was voted Coach of the Year twice. Paul has previously served as a member of the Board of Trustees for St. Mary’s School in Medford, Oregon. He is also a popular men’s conference speaker who has inspired thousands across North America as well as in Wales and England. Freeing Us from Bullying Trace Embry and Michelle Hill talk with friend Paul Coughlin.  They discuss the issue of bullying with a focus on how parents can help their children navigate this problem. They share the importance of recognizing that anyone can be a bully, including one’s own child, and the need for a plan of action if this is the case. The role of the internet is also highlighted and how it exacerbates bullying as it allows for constant harassment. Paul Coughlin, author of the book “Freeing Us from Bullying,” emphasizes the importance of teaching children to stand up against bullying, and the dangers of allowing them to become victims.  He also differentiates between teasing and bullying, and explains why some people become bullies. The discussion also touches on the misinterpretation of biblical teachings, such as “turning the other cheek,” in the context of bullying. Episode Highlights: Have you ever considered if your child was the bully?  Is bullying worse now than it was 20 years ago? Determine the difference between bullying and kids just playing around. Does the Bible give examples of bullying and how to deal with it? Image from Canva The post Classic: The Protectors with Paul Coughlin appeared first on Trace Embry | License to Parent.