Social Media is Hurting Our Children’s Mental Health
The internet and social media are an amazing technological advancement. We have the ability to know more about the world, and other points of view than ever before. Social media, […]
Three Lies Parents Tell Themselves About Their Child’s Cyber Safety
Yesterday, I was speaking with a school principal after I finished a Cyber Safety Workshop for her 150 5th graders at her elementary school. We were discussing how important this […]
Digital Self-harm – The Little Talked About Self-Cyberbullying
Last week, I posted a blog article about an Instagram threat, targeting a student in San Dimas. Today, it was revealed by ABC News, the victim had posted the threat […]
How Predators are Using Social Media to Exploit Your Child and What You Can do to Stop Them
In my Cyber Safety parent workshop, I ask parents where is the safest place for their child to be? After asking thousands of parents this question, I always hear the […]
Dangerous Apps on Your Teen’s Mobile Device
Social media applications claim to be a convenient way for teens to keep in contact with their friends. Unfortunately, these apps don’t just allow teens to connect with their friends; […]
Why is Social Media So Important to Your Child and Why it Should be Important to You
It is often difficult for parents to truly understand how important social media, and the mobile devices they use to access the Internet, is to their children. There really isn’t a point […]
Bullying Surges in Middle School, Girls Most Often Victims
Researchers studying U.S schoolkids in grades 5 through 8 found that verbal and physical bullying declines as students get older. Although the amount of bullying decreased over time, the authors […]
Summertime Increases Chance of Cyberbullying
School is out. Parents everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief. All the drama of school life and bullying is over, at least until the fall, right? I am sorry […]
Instagram – What every parent should know
I tell parents cyber safety is a moving target. The app popular with teens today is often out of vogue in just a few months. Today, Instagram is on every […]
Civil Lawsuits are Coming
In the wake of cases like Rebecca Sedwick, a 12-year-old in Florida who committed suicide after being maliciously bullied on Facebook, parents are now seeking judicial remedy in civil courts. […]
