Early Intervention: Children and Technology
Decades of research show us that early intervention for infants, toddlers and young school age children with developmental delays or disabilities positively impacts outcomes across many developmental
Cyberbullying, Bullying, and Suicide What We Know
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), “It is a time to share resources and stories in an
A Global Look at Cyberbullying Among Young Children and Teens
It is well documented that bullying has moved from the playground into our virtual world. More and more families and educators have become aware that cyberbullying is
Smartphones, Social Media and Teens: Benefits, Risks and Radiation?
Teens, across the nation and around the world, will be heading back to school soon. While teens were “relaxing” over the summer, researchers were doing their due
Echo Dot Dot Dot…
Remember when you first learned how to echo? Maybe you were on a hike and your voice reflected off a wall or mountain. Maybe you
Managing Technology During Summertime
Summer is coming and with it the promise of exploration, adventure and fun! Summertime gives kids everywhere a chance to take a break from the school year routine and
Social Media Challenges Are The New Dares
Dares have been around for a long time. Accepting dares for any number of reasons, kids have been known to burn themselves with erasers, touch hot
LiveMe: Live Streaming App or Pedophile’s Online Paradise?
Live streaming– Teens and adults are using it more and more to broadcast, chat, share and follow one another. But let’s take a look at the
Teens of Value Social Media
Knowing why teens value social media is just as important as understanding why teens are taking breaks from social media. Behind teens and social media is purpose
School Shootings: How to Prepare our Kids
ONE school shooting is too many! What are schools across the country doing to improve school safety and avoid school shootings? How are children handling school preparedness?
Digital Citizenship: More Important Than Ever
Respect, educate, prevent and protect are commonly associated with digital citizenship. Today, we are finding these common elements are more important than even when it
Brain and Social Media
There have been several articles written about how social media affects the brain. CNN reported recently that researchers at UCLA’s Brain Mapping Center found that when teenagers’ photos get