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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.
“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?
Roblox: 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.
Dressember 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.