Internet Safety
Parenting has always been a challenge. But the advent of technology has made it even more confusing. Today’s parents might know where their children are — but not what they are doing. I empower parents to help their children stay safe online. As a therapist with an expertise in parenting and technology, I give you an understanding of how current trends in technology and social networking...
Read MoreScreen Time
The average young American now spends practically every waking minute—except for the time in school—using a smart phone, computer, television or other electronic device, according to a new study from the Kaiser Family Foundation. Kids ages 8 to 18 spend more than seven and a half hours a day with such devices. And since so many of them are multitasking — say surfing the internet while...
Read MoreCyberbullying
These days, bullying involves more than pushing a child down on the playground. Modern kids face cyber-bullying, which is using the Internet, cell phones, or other devices with the willful intention of hurting, harming, or embarrassing another person. The range of cyber-bullying behaviors run the gamut, including name-calling, spreading gossip, threats, teasing, sexual harassment, hate speech,...
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