Anyone who has attended one of my workshops knows that I'm not the biggest fan of statistics. They are tough to fully track and they change at the drop of a hat. However, a conversation with a friend about kids and pornography got me a tad curious about the numbers, especially since the conversation spawned … Continue reading The Internet is For Porn: Important Information Parents Should Know
Month: July 2016
Viral Obituary Encourages All to Ask For Help
An obituary written for 22-year-old Clay Shepard that after his death in 2015 has gone viral. It's a message of love from his family who's message for everyone is that is never wrong to ask for help. The obituary describes Clay's death of drug overdose and tells of his family's love and support during several … Continue reading Viral Obituary Encourages All to Ask For Help
Snapchat’s NSFW Lawsuit and What Parents Should Know
JOSH'S NOTE: The following blog post is going to contain some language that may be offensive to some. Please know that it is only included for the sake of passing along the appropriate information. If you feel that you may be offended you might want to pass on this blog post. Since its inception, Snapchat … Continue reading Snapchat’s NSFW Lawsuit and What Parents Should Know
Pokémon Go: Fact and Fiction (But Mostly Fiction)
I don't even know how to start this. Seriously, I've been staring at the screen for an obscene amount of time trying to start this entry. I have to admit, I'm a little annoyed. I apologize now if this is jarred but I'm getting this off my chest. For the past couple weeks, I've been … Continue reading Pokémon Go: Fact and Fiction (But Mostly Fiction)
Social Networking in the Classroom: Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go is everywhere and what better time than summer to launch the biggest gaming app in history? Kids, young and old, are getting out of the house and exploring their world in a whole new way. An entire generation of students that have become so comfortable sitting at home interacting with the world through … Continue reading Social Networking in the Classroom: Pokémon Go
What Parents Should Know About Pokémon Go
I will be the first to admit that until about a week ago, I really knew nothing about Pokémon other than the absolute basics. I never was much into the card game though I totally rocked it on my GameBoy (I might be old). Love em or hate em, those adorable little creatures are back … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About Pokémon Go
Explaining Tragedy: Talking to Your Kids About Current Events
This is, truthfully, a topic I have been avoiding writing about. I've been asked about it many times and I just haven't been able to bring myself to do it. The events of the past month haven't really changed my mind but have certainly proved that it has to be done. It would seem that … Continue reading Explaining Tragedy: Talking to Your Kids About Current Events
Breaking Down Digital Walls 