As I’ve mentioned this week both here and on my Facebook page, October is anti-bullying month. Even though I think it’s unfortunate that bullying among our kids has reached the level that it deserves an entire month of awareness devoted to combating it, I also recognize that calling it out and being proactive are our best tools at stopping it.

That’s why I’m happy to tell moms and dads about a great new smartphone app created to help kids stop bullying. Using gaming for the greater good, Awesome Upstander! teaches kids they have the power to stop bullying, while reinforcing the concept of respecting and protecting others. This game helps kids know that they should stand up for what’s right, speak up when they see someone being bullied, and that there’s no virtue in abiding by the typical “code of silence” that is often the case among bystanders in these situations.

Even though my own kids are adults now, I gave this game a test run with some elementary school-aged friends. The verdict: it’s fun! The game is filled with challenges, levels, hidden objects, and fun sound effects. This is a game you won’t mind that your kid plays;…