October is known nationally as bullying prevention month. Schools, organizations, and communities across the country will join together in preventing bullying. Burgess students will be learning more about how to recognize and stop bullying and cyberbullying in their health classes. The American School Counselor Organization has published an article to help parents prevent and address cyberbullying behaviors. The article includes information on ways to keep tabs on technology, how to communicate with your children regarding their online activities as well as ways to respond and protect your child if they become a victim of cyberbullying.The article can be linked at http://www.schoolcounselor.org/magazine/blogs/may-june-2012/prevent-and-address-cyberbullying