It’s hard to believe that summer is right around the corner and for some places, it’s already here! With school out of session, screen time for tweens and teens is likely to increase as they make plans with friends and share photos from vacations. There’s a good chance that much of that time will be … Continue reading Summer Safety in the Online World
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I Promise I’m Still Here
For just a quick moment I want you to imagine me walking up to a lone microphone standing on an empty stage. It’s lit by a spotlight and everything else is dark. The stage. The audience. Darkness. Then I emerge and walk up to the microphone. I even tap it a couple times for comedic … Continue reading I Promise I’m Still Here
What Parents Should Know About “13 Reasons Why”
It has been over a month since “13 Reasons Why” debut on Netflix and my inbox has been flooded with questions about the show. I have been working hard to put together the best information possible for parents and educators. The more I start to work on this, the more I realize there is to … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About “13 Reasons Why”
13 Reasons Why: Book vs Show
WARNING: This post contains spoilers for both the book and the TV show. If you are worried about something being ruined for you, proceed with caution. As I mentioned in last week’s post, I will be diving into the world of Netflix’s newest show, 13 Reasons Why. What most people don’t realize is that the … Continue reading 13 Reasons Why: Book vs Show
Why the “Welcome to Your Tape” Meme Needs to Stop
Over the next week or so, I plan on unleashing a lot of information about Netflix show '13 Reasons Why' but there is one issue I wanted to address sooner rather than later. A meme. The first meme I encountered for the show came Easter morning when this gem showed up on my Facebook newsfeed: … Continue reading Why the “Welcome to Your Tape” Meme Needs to Stop
Cyberbullying: We Still Need to Be On Alert
Truth be told, tracking down any solid numbers on cyberbullying has proven hard. I know because I have spent the better part of the night searching for them. In all of this, I have found many conflicting statistics on the subject. This is mostly because the surveys being run are among smaller, control demographics. One … Continue reading Cyberbullying: We Still Need to Be On Alert
Twitter Polls Become Cyberbullying Tool
In late October of this year Twitter introduced a new way for its 500 million users to interact with one another by launching Twitter Polls. While Twitter has always offered ways for users to gather information and opinions through hashtags or simply having users cast their vote through either retweet or favorites, this new polling … Continue reading Twitter Polls Become Cyberbullying Tool
Bullies Don’t Take a Vacation
I've noticed as I've gotten older that each year seems to go by faster and faster. 2015 was no exception. I can barely remember Halloween and my tree is up and my halls are decked. The holiday season has arrived! Winter vacation is quickly approaching and people all over the world are gearing up to … Continue reading Bullies Don’t Take a Vacation
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?
Breaking Down Digital Walls 