by Jonathan Mendoza | Jul 18, 2018 | Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Parenting, Parents, Social Media
Internet challenges are a common trend for teens searching to gain internet fame. From eating detergent pods to snorting cinnamon, there’s always something new. Among these challenges is the “condom-snorting challenge.” Here’s what you should know about the snorting...
by Kendal Harris | Jul 12, 2018 | Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Parenting, Parents, Smartphones
We live in a technology-driven age. Your children are surrounded by smart phones, computers, and social media in their schools and at home. It can be daunting for parents to protect their children from the dangers of technology. There’s no need to fear, though. Here’s...
by Jonathan Mendoza | Jul 5, 2018 | Learning and the Law, Parenting, Parents, School Safety, Teachers
A flash drive? Not hardly – it’s a Juul. Designed to look like a USB drive, the Juul is the newest form of e-cigarettes on the rise. But what is a Juul? And why you should be concerned about this growing fad? What’s a Juul? Marketed as an alternative for adult...
by Martha Custard | Jun 28, 2018 | Mental Health, Parenting, Parents, School Counselors, School Safety, School Violence
If your child endured childhood trauma of any kind, it might be affecting them more than you think. Dr. Nadine Burkes Harris explains in her Ted Talk the implications of childhood trauma and toxic stress on a child’s health. Not Just a Social Issue American children...
by Martha Custard | Jun 21, 2018 | Mental Health, Parenting, Suicide Prevention
Netflix gives children the freedom to choose what they watch. This can be good, as it allows children to seek out their own interests. They’re no longer limited to what is popular in their school and on their TV channels. What happens, though, when one of the most...
