Posts Tagged ‘#teaching’
A 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 MoreStatement on the “Momo Challenge”
Over the past two days, news stories of the “Momo Challenge” have been rapidly spreading through the media. This has led to much misinformation, unclear understanding and concerned parents, professionals and teachers as well as frightened children.
Read MoreBullies & Suicide
You may have heard of the tragic story of an 11 year old boy completing suicide after bad Facebook hoax was played upon him. My heart and condolences go to both of these families. As adults, we need to teach kids to tell us when they see someone posting about suicide, self-harm or eating disorders on any social media or texting platform.
Read MoreMy Introduction Into Social Media as a LPC
Do you remember when Atari was the most popular, must have, latest gaming system? Or, when you got your first cell phone and it was used for emergencies only? How about when television ads first started to include that “www dot thing” at the bottom of the screen? Growing up, I can remember each of these instances and more as the world wide web began to infiltrate our homes and lives.
Read MoreLet’s Get Medical: Salt & Ice Challenge
In the age of social media, adolescents are able to utilize digital peer pressure to influence behavior of vulnerable teens and tweens. The recent internet phenomena circulating social media sites is the Salt and Ice Challenge (SIC).
Read MoreClinical Dilemma: “Underreporting vs Risk of Contagion”
I’ve had hesitations posting about this story due to my view on contagion and the importance of following recommended guidelines on reporting on suicide.
Read MoreEncouraging Kindness
I enjoy seeing the kindness of youth. I see it everyday and it helps to balance out some of the negativity in the world. It’s important that we all teach kindness from a young age.
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