Social Media: Publicly Private

Social media wasn’t created for privacy. Why are people always shocked when they find out their private information has been exposed online? We read about teachers, school coaches, firefighters, police officers, youth pastors and other (so-called) responsible...

Digital Gossip: How It Leads to Cyberbullying

How cyber-gossip quickly transforms to online bullying. Gossip can be mean, especially when it’s online. Bullies can build on gossip and create stories and ugliness about a student that can go viral in seconds. In today’s internet age, gossip can be spread at...

Becoming A Digital Parent

Majority of teens own smartphones, new survey shares how parents are managing to become cyber-savvy. Interestingly, in a new PEW Survey, the majority of parents (65 percent) have concern over the amount of time their teen is online. They are worrying that they are...

Critical Thinking: Consequences of What We Post

Know that everything you put online (or a device) has the possibility of becoming “Public and Permanent”® – and expression coined perfectly by Richard Guerry, founder of the Institute of Responsible Online and Phone Communication (IROC2). Majority of...

Cyberbullying: Reporting Online Hate

Digital resilience: Becoming a better online reporter. The majority of teens have come across racist or sexist hate speech on social media.  There are five-steps to building digital resilience. Prepare them for the ugly side of social media.Teach them...

Protecting Your Family’s Digital Identity

National Privacy Day: Securing online safety. January 28th celebrates National Data Privacy Day; an event that recognizes the importance of Internet advocacy and data privacy. As a caring parent, nothing is more important than the safety and privacy of your child,...

How Social Media Contributes to Teen Depression

The impact social media is having on young girls. A study published by University of Essex and University College London, reveals that teenage girls increase their risk of showing symptoms of depression by 50% when they spend more than five hours a day on social...

Cost of Drunk Posting on Social Media

Study reveals binge drinkers ‘consequences’ of social media addiction. Your online behavior is a reflection of your offline character. You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression, today your first impression is what a Google search says...

Digital You: My Online Reflection

Have you checked your online reflection? Be a role-model. We are living in a time where some adults, of all walks of life; parents, teachers, professors, celebrities, athletes and especially politicians — are acting badly online today. This is sending the wrong...