Cyberbullying is a problem that has only grown in recent years as more and more young people have access to the internet and social media. While cyberbullying can take many forms, the common thread is that it is a form of bullying that takes place online or through electronic devices.

As a parent, it can be difficult to know what to do if your child is being cyberbullied. Here are 10 things you can do to help your child if they are being cyberbullied:

1. Make sure your child is and feels safe. Let your child know you’re there for them unconditionally

2. Listen to your child-take the time to learn what happened or is happening and don't minimize the situation or make excuses for the bully.

3. Document What Happened–print or take screenshots of evidence such as text messages, pictures, videos or other conversations and keep a record of all incidents.

4. Work with your child's school-all schools in the U.S. have a bullying policy and most also include cyberbullying. Talk to a school administrator about what has happened.

5. In most cases, do not contact the parents of the bully-often times by confronting the other parent, you may make things worse as the other parent may become defensive about their child.

6. Contact the content provider-all legitimate websites, apps, internet and cell companies have a terms of service that outlines violations such as cyberbullying. Contact the provider and report the issue.

7.When Physical threats are involved, contact the police-most states have laws relating to online threats and your local, state or county law enforcement should be able to help.

8. If the bullying is based on race, sex, or disability, contact the office of Civil Rights-the U.S. Department of Education takes these cases very seriously if a child is limited in their ability to learn and thrive at school because of discrimination.

9. Seek Counseling-your child may benefit from talking with a mental health professional. Kids are likely to feel more comfortable talking to someone besides their parents.

10. Take Steps to prevent it from happening again- if your child is being bullied through social media, you can set up privacy controls and block the bully from contacting your child.

Cyberbullying is a serious problem that can have lasting effects on a child’s mental and emotional health. If you think your child is being cyberbullied, it is important to take action immediately. It also might be worth checking out a personal cyber insurance policy that can potentially protect you and family members from various cyber attacks including cyberbullying.

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