The school year has begun. How many of your children dread heading to school each morning?

It could be that they are victims of bullying. Bullying has become such a serious issue that the U.S. government now has a website called Stop Bullying.

Children who are being bullied may have trouble sleeping; come home with damaged or missing books, clothing, or other items; or lose interest in schoolwork and other activities. Children who bully others may get sent to the principal's office frequently; have extra money or new belongings they can't explain; or refuse to accept responsibility for their actions.

This excellent site has sections for kids, teens, young adults, parents, and educators. It has a special section on cyberbullying and a dozen cartoon Webisodes (roughly two minutes each) depicting various bullying scenarios, including one in which a mother recognizes that her child is a victim of bullying.

Finally, you can Test Your Knowledge with facts and myths about bullying.