by admin | Mar 11, 2015 | Cyberbullying
Don’t feed the trolls! We have heard this over and over again. It is a phrase that tells us not to engage with people online that are intentionally inflicting harm and cruelty towards others. In today’s culture of digital cruelty, no one is immune to...
by admin | Mar 5, 2015 | #iCANHELP
Online abuse has become a fact of digital life at all ages. From the moment you are handed a keypad, you should know that you do not deserved to be harassed online, and if you are — tell an adult immediately. If you are an adult, knowing how to block and report...
by admin | Mar 4, 2015 | Social media
We are constantly hearing headlines saying that our teens are leaving Facebook. I know I am someone that has been debating that. Not because I don’t believe they are leaving it, but because I think they may be using other social media sites in addition to...
by admin | Feb 24, 2015 | Cyberbullying
February 25 is national Pink Shirt Day. The national observance came about as the result of a teenage boy who was bullied when he wore a pink shirt to school. The next day, dozens of the teen’s classmates, in a show of opposition to bullying, all wore pink shirts to...
by admin | Feb 11, 2015 | Digital citizenship
After the overwhelming response when I asked if parents should friend their teens on Facebook and my one of my favorite experts weighed in with their opinion (which everyone didn’t agree with), I wanted to share the other side of the coin. Dr. Alex Packer,...
by admin | Feb 9, 2015 | Online Safety
If your child is awake, chances are they’re probably online. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, children 8 to 18 spend more than 7.5 hours a day using a smartphone, computer, television or other electronic devices. The risks associated with kids online include...
by admin | Feb 8, 2015 | Internet Safety
Safer Internet Day (SID) is organized by Insafe in February of each year to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially among children and young people across the world. Tuesday, February 10th, Connect Safely will be...
by admin | Feb 7, 2015 | Cyber Safety
February 10th is Safer Internet Day. Everyday, no matter what age we are, more and more people are becoming digitally connected. This means that we have to become more aware of safety precautions online. I welcome a very timely guest post by contributor Mary Sullivan...
by admin | Feb 5, 2015 | Internet Safety
What Steps Should You Take To Properly Buy Medications Online? There are many factors to consider when looking for an online pharmacy that provides legitimate prescription medications. In fact, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) has reviewed more...
by admin | Feb 4, 2015 | Teen Dating Abuse
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Most think of dating violence as physical or verbal, however with today’s technology we need to consider the digital form of abuse that our youth are now struggling and suffering with. Digital dating abuse is the...
