Posts Tagged ‘cyberbullying’
posted by admin on Bullying, Bullying prevention, Cyberbullying, cyberbullying prevention, Cybersafety, Digital Parenting, Internet Safety, Online Safety
Cyberbullying is a concern for all parents and teens alike. We can’t be with our children 24/7 and the fact is our kids spend more time in cyberspace than they do with us. The most common form of cyberbullying among tweens and teens happens with cell phones. We need to equip them with the knowledge […]
posted by admin on Bullying, Cyberbullying
No one is disputing we live in a different time now, when technology rules and texting is basically your teen’s first language. What hasn’t changed is teens and their desire to keep some of their life to themselves, or conveniently not share everything with their parents. Let’s face it — if we all honestly think […]
posted by admin on Cyberbullying, Cybersafety, Digital Parenting, Internet Safety, Online bullying, Online Safety, Parenting Teens
Do you know what you’re teenager is up to when using their smart phone? Today, 70 percent of teens try to conceal their online behavior, and temporary and anonymous apps are gaining popularity, but there are significant dangers that lie within the apps. Cyberbullying, sexting, exposure to adult content are just to name a few […]
posted by admin on Cyberbullying, Cybersafety, Internet Safety, Online bullying, Online Safety
The Internet is a wild and wonderful place, and can be an excellent resource for kids – as well as an essential tool that has become necessary to be acquainted with. However, the freedom and accessibility that make it so useful can also be the source of hidden dangers. And just as we exercise caution […]
posted by admin on Bullying, Cyberbullying, Cybersafety, Digital citizenship, Digital Life, Online bullying, Online harassment, Online Safety
UNICEF released their report Perils and Possibilities: Growing up online, based on an international opinion poll of more than 10,000 18-year-olds from 25 countries, revealed young people’s perspectives on the risks they face growing up in an increasingly connected world. The new report that shows online violence and exploitation is a reality in the lives […]
posted by admin on AT&T, Bullying, Cyberbullying, cyberbullying prevention, Cybersafety, Digital citizenship, Digital Life, Internet Addiction, Online harassment, Online Safety, Social media
Most Teens Spend at Least 3 Hours a Day Socializing Online AT&T and Tyler Clementi Foundation Survey 1,000 Area Teens and Parents: Find Pervasive Cyberbullying and Significant Awareness Gap Between Parents and Teens As middle and high school students spend more time online than ever before, a survey of New York City-area teenagers and parents […]
posted by admin on Cyberbullying, Depression, Digital Life, Digital Parenting, Online Life
The recent study from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine has produced many headlines referencing the link between social media usage and depression. “Because social media has become such an integrated component of human interaction, it is important for clinicians interacting with young adults to recognize the balance to be struck in encouraging potential […]
posted by admin on Civility, Cyberbullying, Cybersafety, Digital citizenship, Digital Parenting, Internet Safety, Online harassment, Online profile, Online reputation, Online Safety, Parenting Blogs
On March 9, 2016 a new series started, The Internet Ruined My Life on the Syfy Network. Though the series is new, we know that keystrokes and cyber-wars have been destroying lives for a long time. “I wish I had never hit send.” “I never knew one Tweet would ruin my life.” “Everyone wants to be […]
posted by admin on Cyber Safety, Cyberbullying, Digital citizenship, Digital Life, Facebook, Facebook safety, Internet Privacy, Internet Safety, Online bullying, Online Safety, Online Security, Sexting
Nearly 92 percent of teenagers ages 13 to 17 use the Internet on a regular basis and 71 percent of these digital natives have at least one social media account, according to a recent study by Pew Research. It’s no secret that Facebook is one of the most widely-used social media sites, and it’s very […]
posted by admin on Cyberbullying, cyberbullying prevention, Online Safety, Social media, Social Networking
A report from UCLA actually is confirming what I have been saying for a long time – oversharing on social media is putting you at potential risk for becoming a victim of cyberbullying or digitally shamed. Recent evidence suggests that bystanders are even less likely to intervene with online compared to offline bullying. Given that […]