by admin | May 4, 2014 | Family Matters
“I have 422 friends, yet I am lonely….” is how this video starts. Smartphones, iPhones, computers, tablets…. the lost connection of face-to-face time. We type as we talk, we read as we chat, we get caught in the net, before we know it –...
by admin | May 1, 2014 | Bullying prevention
It’s a fact, many people will turn a blind eye when they witness negative behavior. Whether it is online or in a school hallway or in the workplace — it is easier (or safer) to walk away than to risk getting involved. It is no different than not wanting to...
by admin | Apr 28, 2014 | Child Abuse
April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, however for Erin Merryn this cause is 24/7/365 days a year. As it should be for everyone. Erin has dedicated her life to making a difference in young children — educating and empowering them against sexual abuse....
by admin | Apr 26, 2014 | Teens and Technology
It’s that time of the year again. End of the school year when many seniors and juniors are looking forward to proms and graduations. Of course there will be many photo-ops and lots of sharing on everyone’s social media pages. This is a time for...
by admin | Apr 22, 2014 | Adult Cyberbullying
“Is it me or does this woman look like E.T. when they put the dress on him?” – DJ Eric B. Who is DJ Eric B.? According to his Facebook page his bio boasts more about who he is with rather than who he is. Biography: DJ Eric B has rocked dance floors...
by admin | Apr 21, 2014 | Online Safety
Children usually have a stronger mastery of the Internet than their parents. It’s a simple fact. They’re faster with computers and more active online. Often times, we might not fully grasp how they’re communicating, the data they’re collecting or to what extend they...
by admin | Apr 15, 2014 | Cyberbullying
#iCANHELP Campaign continues to spread nationwide with their message that kindness can defeat negativity. A few negative posts can leave you feeling alone and isolated. However, all it takes is one person noticing something good and complimenting our day to erase all...
by admin | Apr 13, 2014 | Cyberbullying
I recently wrote about Grownup Bullying and Monster Moms and the response was overwhelming. It was the same when I wrote about Adult Bullying: Harassment By People You Respect. I am confident that everyone that reads these articles knows someone that has been a victim...
by admin | Apr 7, 2014 | Bullying
I was drawn to Sue Scheff’s Huffington Post article “Grownup Bullying and Monster Moms” Immediately. She had me from Hello. “I know bullying and cyberbullying is a topic that many people are becoming immune to.” We are. And I believe I know why. Two reasons: We are...
by admin | Mar 31, 2014 | Parenting tips, Facebook safety, Online reputation, Online Safety, Online Security, Social Networking, Teens and Technology
Facebook is an extremely useful and entertaining form of social media; connecting over 1.1 billion users and facilitating an easy way of sharing a variety of content. However, despite its numerous benefits, Facebook does raise the issue of privacy with regards to the...
