Be A B.E.A.R.

Big Feelings. Better Conversations. Safer Decisions.

Sometimes the hardest part of dealing with an online problem is knowing what to do next.

Mobile Mamma’s Be A B.E.A.R. program gives children and adults a practical framework for approaching difficult situations with greater calm, understanding, and confidence.

The program can be used for challenges both online and offline.

B — Breathe

Pause, calm your emotions, and create a safe space for conversation. Take time to understand the situation before reacting.

E — Explain

Talk about what happened, why it matters, and how it may affect others. Encourage questions, listening, and understanding.

A — Action

Identify safe, practical steps to address the situation. This may include asking a trusted adult for help, reporting harmful behavior, blocking unsafe contacts, or changing privacy settings.

R — Response

Consider the outcome, provide support, and follow up. Reflect on what was learned and how to handle similar situations in the future.

Why Be A B.E.A.R. Matters

Children need to know they can ask for help without fear or embarrassment.

Parents and educators need tools that encourage communication rather than panic or blame.

Be A B.E.A.R. helps build these conversations one step at a time.

Stop. Think. Communicate. Take Action. Learn.

When someone is in immediate danger, seek emergency help rather than delaying to complete the steps.