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...
by Kate Farina | Jan 20, 2020 | Cyberbullying, Filters & Limits, Pornography & Violence, Screen Time, Social Media, Stranger Danger
Smartphones and teen mental health – 5 tips for parents A recently released report by the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the death rate among teenagers and young adults (ages 10 to 24) due to suicide, has significantly increased in the...