I used to receive stacks of papers from my child's school, but like many parents, I didn’t always read them carefully.

I didn't realize the importance of some forms until I had to learn about submitting an official bullying report to keep my child safe. I did my research and realized that reporting incidents verbally to the teacher or principal wasn’t enough—the problem persisted all year.

It wasn't until the start of the second school year that I discovered the key: submitting an official report. Only then did the school leaders enforce their policies.

Unfortunately, at some schools, if you don’t submit a written bullying/incident report or request an official investigation, you may never see a real solution.

Here are three tips to help you get started:

1. Gather Necessary Information: Use my "Bullying Incident Report" template to guide you in collecting the right details.
2. Review the School’s Policy: Check the student handbook,...