How to Talk to Teens About Vaping
Are you concerned about the recent reports of teens being rushed to the hospital after vaping? The vaping problem is only getting worse. This is how we talk to teens […]
Empowering Children Part 1: I Love You
How our spoken, written, and physical expressions of affection have more power than we realize. Times haven’t changed for the best in my opinion, but then again, I might be […]
Words and Pictures Matter
How to talk to your child about posting images or words that could be construed as a violent threat. On August 25, 2019, Alaska authorities arrested two 13-year-old students for […]
See Something, Say Something – Educator
Learning Overview The Internet and social media allow people to share their feelings in a less inhibited way then if they were face-to-face. Texts or social media posts that contain […]
How to Empower our Children Against Bullying
Jill’s first day of high school was a hopeful one. After two and a half years of torment by the hands of three girls in middle school, Jill was finally […]
Rate Your Screen Time Follow Up – Educator
You and your student took a 15-question, yes or no survey, adapted from Dr. David Greenfield’s The Center for Internet and Technology Addiction, “Smartphone Compulsion Test.” This survey is an […]
Phishing and Scams – Educator
By the end of this lesson, your student will know: What phishing is, How to identify suspicious elements in an email, and What to do if you think you have […]
How to Respond to Cyberbullying – Educator
In this lesson, your student is learning how to successfully respond to a mean, rude, or threatening online behavior. Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson your student(s) will: […]
Keeping Your Kid Safe Over Summer Break
Image Credit: Bark.us Summer break is nearly upon us. Most parents think since their child is not in school, the online drama will calm down. Unfortunately, this is not the […]
How We Teach Children to Be Safe Online
During an afternoon presentation, Sgt. Michael Woodroof spoke with students at Lucerne Valley Elementary School. Here students raise their hands after “Sgt. Mike” asked a question about internet safety. [Photo […]