How Can Parents Protect Their Kids from Cyberbullying?
Did you know that roughly half of teens have been cyberbullied? Considering that 80 percent of kids have access to social media in the palm of their hands, this number shouldn’t be that surprising. In fact, cyberbullying is so common and out of control that most students either expect it will happen to them at some […]
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 a pervasive global issue impacting tens of thousands of young children, teens (and adults) each day. So, while awareness is gaining momentum, the question remains – Are numbers of cyberbullying incidents decreasing? The Research In […]
Social Media Trolls ~ Purpose and Prevention
According to the report, “What is behind the spike in Russian social media activity?” shown in a news clip Monday, April 17, 2018, the Pentagon reported there has been a 2000% increase in Russian social media trolling since the US strike on Syria on Friday. What does this mean and should the US and other countries be […]
What Parents And Teachers Can Do To Prevent Cyberbullying
We have all heard stories and read statistics about cyberbullying at home and on school campuses. Parents and teachers need to work together to combat this epidemic. According to Cyberbullying Statistics: ~Over half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online. ~More than 1 in 3 young people have experienced cyber threats. ~Over 25% of adolescents and teens have […]
What Is Cyberbullying?
The dictionary defines cyberbullying as the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature. It is very easy to become a victim of cyberbullying in the digital age. According to stopbullying.gov, “Cyberbullying generally takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through […]
Dr. Lisa Strohman Talks About Understanding The Dangers of Technology
Dr. Lisa Strohman, guest blogger for the Managed Moms blog, discusses threats to our children’s wellbeing posed from technology. https://digitalcitizenacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/TWC_ManagedMons_08_14_2015.pdf
Dr. Lisa Strohman Educates Cave Creek School Children About Social Media Safety
Dr. Lisa Strohman takes her message to Black Mountain Elementary fifth and sixth grade students and educates them on the dangers of the internet and how to practice social media safety. https://digitalcitizenacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DLS_CBS5_4_1.pdf
Dr. Lisa Strohman Helps CCUSD Take On Cyberbulling
Dr. Lisa Strohman partners with CCUSD and presents proactive seminars to 200 plus fifth and sixth grade students on social media safety. https://digitalcitizenacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DLS_SunCityTimes_4_29.pdf