by Kendal Harris | Oct 25, 2018 | Apps, Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Parenting, Parents, Smartphones, Social Media
Snapchat’s Snap Map has been a feature of the app since the summer of 2017. Parents and users expressed concern about the dangers of Snap Map on Snapchat, including an invasion of privacy and the risks of location sharing. Still, the feature remains in use to this...
by Jonathan Mendoza | Oct 4, 2018 | Cyberbullying, Mental Health, Parenting, Parents, School Counselors, School Safety, Teachers
The effects of bullying can be long-lasting and detrimental to a student’s physical and mental health. Sometimes, bullying can even be fatal. In extreme cases, bullying has driven students to commit suicide in a tragic phenomenon known as “bullycide.” Here’s...
by Jonathan Mendoza | Sep 13, 2018 | Cyberbullying, Mental Health, Parenting, Parents, School Counselors, Teachers
Bullying: a topic that is in no way new but still causes major issues in our schools. The effects of bullying can be long-lasting and sometimes fatal. Knowing the signs of bullying as well as how to step in will help create a solution to this problem. What Is...
by Martha Custard | Aug 16, 2018 | Parenting
Making the move from easy-going summer fun to strictly scheduled school time can be rough on the whole family. However, there are a few things you can do to make the transition from summer to school easier on everyone. Sleep Schedules It would be helpful to transition...
by Martha Custard | Jul 25, 2018 | Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Mental Health, Parenting
Away for the Day acts as the voice for parents who don’t want their kids ages K-8 to use cell-phones in school. If you are concerned about your child’s on campus phone usage, read on to see how Away for the Day tackles this issue. What Is Away for the Day? Away for...
