by Emma | Jun 25, 2020 | Blog, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Online Dangers, Parenting, Parents, Smartphones, Social Media, Teachers, Technology
The internet allows students to access information in a matter of seconds. This has widened the world of the classroom. However, new technology also brings new problems. Cyberbullying is one of those problems — and it’s a big problem for schools. The...
by Emma | Feb 10, 2020 | Administrators, Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Safety, Education Law, Educational Technology, Learning and the Law, Online Dangers, Smartphones
With new and improved technology comes new problems in academic settings. Laptops and school-designated tablets help students learn more efficiently than ever before. However, issues such as cyberbullying and sexting are more prevalent than ever. The School...
by Kendal Harris | Jan 24, 2019 | Apps, Cyberbullying, Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Parenting, Parents, Smartphones, Technology
It’s an unfortunate and frightening fact: if your child has a smartphone, chances are they’ll experience cyberbullying. Predators can easily get to kids through a screen. A single mistake can go viral. Our children face so many dangers that parents need to...
by Kendal Harris | Dec 20, 2018 | Apps, Blog, Mental Health, Parenting, Parents, Smartphones, suicide, Suicide Prevention, Technology, Trauma
Mental health is an important issue that can go unnoticed in tweens and teens. If your child is in crisis, it’s important to seek professional help. In this digital age, phones also provide a supplemental resource for teens to get help. Besides general health apps,...
by Kendal Harris | Nov 15, 2018 | Mental Health, Parenting, Parents, Smartphones, Social Media
We use cellphones to check the news, the weather, our social media feeds, and even to watch movies. This constant use makes us attached to these little devices. Kids and teens are especially prone to stay on their phones to keep up with their peers. The more time we...
by Nick Adrian | Nov 8, 2018 | Apps, Digital Safety, Parents, Smartphones, Social Media, Technology, Uncategorized
Kids always seem to be talking about a popular new app that’s just been released. In fact, it seems so frequent that it feels like a new one has been launched every day. You might’ve heard your kids talking about one particular app: WeChat. Though many...
