Posts by Ryan
Let’s Teach Kids to Lift Each Other Up
I see the damage every day caused by youth being mean to each other intentionally and inadvertently. Bullying, mean words, purposeful exclusion and making fun of others are a daily struggle, particularly in middle school.
Read More“Should Parents Take Away Cell Phones? 4 Things to Consider”
When parenting your children (or students in your school), are your consequences; 1-relevant (to the infraction), 2-realistic (“you’re grounded until you’re 30!), 3- respectful (treat them like you would like to be treated in the same situation)
Read MoreA Fresh Look To Celebrate 10 Years of Trainings
Celebrating 10 years of trainings!
Read More“Vicarious Supervision: Preventing Problematic Behaviors Online through Positive Parent-Child Relationships”
Sometimes after one of my presentations I have parent tell me that “their kids are never getting anything (digital)” until they turn 18. I encourage them to think about their child’s digital life as a evolution from when they enter school till they graduate and are on their own. Let’s face it, this is a digital world and that’s not going to change. Is this realistic?
Read MoreRoblox: The children’s game with a sex problem
If you have a child that plays Roblox, you should read this article about the “condos” that pop up on the platform.
Read MoreDressember 2020: Fighting Modern Slavery
The internet and technology that we have access to today has made it easier for children to be bought and sold online. The websites that are used are common sites that you and I use every day. This problem is in my town and your town.
Read MoreWhat Parents Need to Know about TikTok and the Movie Megan is Missing
#meganismissing is trending on TikTok. What is all of this hype and what do you need to know about the movie? I decided to watch it and give you a few observations so you can decide if it’s for you. This movie is NOT FOR KIDS. Here is why.
Read MoreObservations About Cuties from Netflix
If you haven’t watched Cuties, you may be really lost in the conflicting headlines. I decided to watch it and give you a few observations so you can decide if it’s for you. Here are a few points that stuck out to me:
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