by admin | Sep 25, 2014 | Cyberbullying
Parents and caregivers are a child’s first and best teacher. Your child is listening and remembering your advice, even when it seems like he/she is not paying attention. In fact, spending 15 minutes a day listening and talking with your child can help build the...
by admin | Sep 23, 2014 | Cyberbullying
The younger generation is growing up in an environment saturated with digital experiences. The latest news on Facebook and Instagram can be an instant conversation starter, and phone calls have taken a backseat to texts. Communication on the internet is hacking away...
by admin | Sep 16, 2014 | Bullying
Even under a national spotlight, bullying has become more prevalent and increasingly dangerous. Emotionally disturbing yet cathartic, this groundbreaking book by two leading experts in the field of community intervention, anger and addiction, provides a compelling...
by admin | Sep 13, 2014 | Internet Safety
All my friends have a cell-phone, why can’t I? Everyone is on Facebook, why can’t I have an account? Even my friend’s younger sister is on Instagram, why can’t I? Parenting in today’s digital world is not easy. Parent’s used to...
by admin | Sep 8, 2014 | Digital Parenting
Today is International Literacy Day. The annual observance recognizes the importance of literacy in the lives of children and adults and encourages people to focus their attention on the classroom, schools and the literacy issues in their community. According to...
by admin | Sep 6, 2014 | Bullying
It’s up to us, no matter what age you are — you can make a difference. Bullying affects everyone. Most of all, the victim. I know people are tired of hearing about cyberbullying, bullying and honestly – I can’t blame you. The fact is, the...
by admin | Aug 31, 2014 | Parenting
Sending kids off to college can be a frightening time for parents. If you’ve been to the university yourself, you know all about the drunken parties and not-so-safe choices college students make while under-the-influence. And whether you’ve had the college experience...
by admin | Aug 29, 2014 | Online reputation
Stunned. Seriously, a teacher can take to Twitter with her frustrations and keep her job. I will admit, I am not a teacher and for many reasons, most of all, I seriously don’t have patience. Teachers are special people and people we value with our...
by admin | Aug 28, 2014 | Distracted driving
Did you know: DWI has a new meaning? Driving while “Intexticated” More than 35 million people are expected to hit the road for the long Labor Day weekend, according to AAA. Driving always involves risks, but when the roads are jammed with holiday...
by admin | Aug 26, 2014 | Cyberbullying
School is back in session across the country. It’s true – online cruelty never takes a break, but when school opens we can see a rise in peer cruelty online and off. In McAfee’s 2014 Teens and Screens Study, they reported cyberbullying has tripled...
