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New Resource: App Guide – Snapchat
Here is another release in our App Resource Guide for Adults. While Snapchat has a deceptive feel to it due to the disappearing messaging function, the messages/pictures/videos are not always inappropriate.
New Resource: App Guide – Instagram
I’m excited to share a new resource! I’ve been working on this App Resource Guide for adults since December of last year. I’m kicking this resource off by sharing information about Instagram.
When Am I Done Monitoring?
Here is a great question from a Facebook Page Follower: “I have come across a difference of opinion with my parent peers and wondered your thoughts. At what age do you recommend that you stop monitoring your child’s phone/electronics?
Texas Tackled Digital Indecent Exposure
Laws move more slowly than technology development and adaptation of human behaviors connected to that technology. Texas just took a massive step forward in trying to catch-up.
Talking to Children About Terrorism
Today we remember those lost on 9/11/2001 and honor those who helped survivors out of harms way as well as everyone else who gave on that day and the months/years after. It was, and hopefully will stay, the most horrifying day I’ve experienced in my lifetime.
Suicide Prevention Month
We can all do our part to help prevent suicide. I’ve tried to compile the best resources you need to learn about suicide prevention.
13 Reasons Season 3 Resource
With the release of 13 Reasons Why Season 3 on August 23rd, 2019, the 13 Reasons Why Toolkit has been updated.