It was just about a year ago that I found myself writing in defense of a commercial that aired during the Super Bowl (You remember the Coke commercial that seemed hell-bent on the destruction of America?). This year, it seems to be no different. First off I feel the need to remind everyone that I … Continue reading Nationwide Hates Children; or, The Boy Who Couldn’t Grow Up
What Parents Should Know About ooVoo
We're getting back into the new year with our regular blog series "What Parents Should Know" where we explore popular apps kids are using and break them down for parents. For the first entry of 2015 I was asked at a recent parent night in Armonk, NY about the video chat app ooVoo. ooVoo is … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About ooVoo
DiGiorno Pizza Serves up Offensive Tweet
There's a very good reason why my mantra will forever and always be "take time to think" in every part of life. The problem is that we live in too face-paced a world. Everything must be instant and it must happen now. Waiting is unacceptable and thinking is becoming a thing of the past. Enter … Continue reading DiGiorno Pizza Serves up Offensive Tweet
Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Are Taking A Stand Against Bullying
Marvel Entertainment announced last week that it's mightiest heroes will be taking a stand against bullying this October. Over the course of the month, Marvel will be releasing special Variant Covers of select comic books to show support for National Bullying Prevention Month. The special editions will be available exclusively at Comic Book Stores and … Continue reading Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Are Taking A Stand Against Bullying
What Everyone Should Know About Facebook Messenger: Myth vs Reality
It would seem that we have once again found ourselves in a position of being mad at Facebook. I'm not surprised at the issue seems to come up every other year or so. The popular social networking site will make a change, we'll all get super mad and hate it, there will be threats of … Continue reading What Everyone Should Know About Facebook Messenger: Myth vs Reality
What Parents Should Know About Fling
It would seem that there will be no shortage of strange new apps to talk about. This latest inductee into the messaging app hall of fame puts a strange twist on the world of photo messaging. Fling, which launched to mixed reviews and a top 5 spot in the App Store in mid-June, is the … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About Fling
New Ask.fm Owner Wants To Eliminate Bullying, Moves Company to the US
In summer of 2013, popular social networking site Ask.fm brought bullying back to the forefront of the minds of people around the world, sparking debates on privacy and digital responsibility (see What Parents Should Know About Ask.FM) The site allowed users to interact anonymously by asking and responding to questions. Naturally, young users took advantage … Continue reading New Ask.fm Owner Wants To Eliminate Bullying, Moves Company to the US
Imagine Dragons: Cyberbullies?
Anyone that has met me know that I have a sense of humor. Sometimes it's a bit bleak but I always understand there's a time and a place. If I spot something that seems out of place, shocking or funny I will gladly point it out to a friend to share a laugh or perhaps … Continue reading Imagine Dragons: Cyberbullies?
O Captain! My Captain! We Never Had a Friend Like You
It's been almost 48 hours since I first heard the news that Robin Williams had passed away. Like the rest of the world, I wanted to believe it was just another celebrity death hoax. I needed it to be another celebrity death hoax. It wasn't. In that moment I felt a loss like I have … Continue reading O Captain! My Captain! We Never Had a Friend Like You
Fight the Bully: What Parents Can Do
I get asked a lot of questions. Seriously, I'll show you my inbox sometime. It's truthfully one of the best parts of my job, being able to impart wisdom that I have picked up from over five years of travelling around the United States and talking with people. Of all the questions I get asked, … Continue reading Fight the Bully: What Parents Can Do
Breaking Down Digital Walls 