by Kate Farina | Nov 15, 2024 | Cyberbullying, Screen Time, Social Media, Technology
As a parent of teenagers, I know that every parent wants to give their children every possible advantage. We want them to be the best version of themselves they can be. At Be in Touch, we believe that one of the most impactful advantages we can give our children is a...
by Kate Farina | Sep 18, 2024 | Cyberbullying, Filters & Limits, Pornography & Violence, Screen Time, Settings, Social Media, Stranger Danger, Technology
How did we get here? We are currently experiencing a massive global shift in thinking, as 14 years of research is showing that too much and inappropriate screen exposure is linked to the declining mental and physical health of this generation of tweens and teens. Yes,...
by Kate Farina | Jun 4, 2024 | Cyberbullying, Filters & Limits, Gaming, Pornography & Violence, Screen Time, Settings, Social Media, Technology
A shift is happening We are currently experiencing a massive shift in consciousness of thinking, as too much and inappropriate screen exposure is being linked more conclusively to the declining mental and physical health of this generation of tweens and teens. As a...
by Kate Farina | Jan 10, 2022 | Cyberbullying, Filters & Limits, Pornography & Violence, Settings, Social Media, Stranger Danger
The online world has brought a whole new complexity to our parenting role. We must already make sure that our children eat veggies, sleep for 10 hours, play outside, wear sunscreen, learn intellectual, emotional and physical skills, and generally grow up to be fully...
by Kate Farina | Nov 29, 2021 | Cyberbullying
Cyber bullying is bullying using digital platforms to harass, threaten, embarrass, hurt or target another person in a public way. It can happen on gaming platforms, social media or by text or email. Cyber bullies often find it easier to bully people this way because...
by Kate Farina | Nov 30, 2020 | Cyberbullying
Online harassment, or cyberbullying, can happen to anyone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Cyberbullying can take many forms, from hurtful and inappropriate messages or pictures on social media or other online platforms, to rumours, intimidation, impersonation, or even...