by admin | Aug 10, 2019 | Civility, Cyberbullying
Online hate, sexting scandals, ugly poll contests, cyberbullying… we can turn it around! The majority of people, including teens, own smartphones today. This means that most of us are digitally connected and likely to have witnessed some form of online hate or...
by admin | Jul 18, 2019 | Depression
For teens, online bullying worsens sleep and depression according to a 2019 study. As long as there are smartphones and digital devices, sadly we will probably always be dealing with online hate and harassment. The fact is, this is human behavior – it’s...
by admin | Apr 1, 2019 | 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...
by admin | Feb 18, 2019 | Digital Parenting
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...
by admin | Dec 8, 2018 | Cyberbullying, Cybersafety
Study shows that two-thirds of teens surveyed say they have engaged in at least one risky behavior online. The survey, commissioned by AT&T, polled New York City teens, parents of teens and millennial parents of younger children to gauge how children are consuming...
