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There are benefits to online social networking: your child can connect with their classmates, learn more about their community, and even join great causes around the world. However, there are also potential challenges that every parent must prepare for.
The Massachusetts Attorney General's office offers the following tips for parents in handling cyberbullying...
Check out this blog from, Rachel Macy Stafford, the bestselling author of HANDS FREE MAMA and HANDS FREE LIFE.
Cyberbullying is a form of bullying in which the bully or group of bullies sends or posts hurtful images, messages, or threats through e-mail, text messaging, instant messaging, mobile apps, or social media sites. This type of bullying, unlike other forms, often allows for anonymity and more frequent attacks or incursions.
The variety and constantly changing nature of online social networking can be overwhelming to anyone; this is especially true for parents because they are responsible for ensuring the safety of their children.
It is important for your child to be aware of what is going on in the world, but certain events can promote feelings of helplessness among children of all ages. It is not realistic or healthy that we should try to cut our children off entirely from what is shown in the news, on social media, or in everyday life. However, by maintaining consistent and honest lines of communication with your child, you can help to protect their belief that they can have a positive effect in their community and the world.
Wishing all of the mama bears out there a very happy Mother's Day!
Kids are exposed to digital media regularly and most parents report that technology has made parenting harder. Review these tips for building media literacy with your children at different stages of development to relieve some parenting stress.
It is recommended that kids hear or read 1,000 books before they reach kindergarten. Don't know where to start? Check out our list of 10 categories and 1,000 books!
As your child learns how to navigate friendships with peers, it is important they have an adult to support them
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