When I was researching and drafting CyberSafe, most kids' first exposure to the digital world was email. Now, of course, texting and social media are how teens communicate today. The problem with online communication is it can move quickly from fun and conversational to … [Read more...] about CyberSecurity Tip 7: Words Can Be Online Stones
Emotions, Behavior & Development
Wordless Wednesday: Boston…strong as ever!
Boston Strong…Now and Always
A week ago at 2:50PM ET, the Boston Maraton finish line was hit by one of two bombs. Today, at 2:50pm ET, please join all of Boston and Massachusetts for a moment of silence to honor the many victims and heroes of last week's horrific events. If you'd like to help the many … [Read more...] about Boston Strong…Now and Always
How to Talk to Kids about Tough World Events
Over the last decade we've had to face far too many of tough world events from terrorism to natural disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina or the tsunami in Japan. It's always the same pattern: in the blink of an eye, we are transported from our relatively happy lives to an … [Read more...] about How to Talk to Kids about Tough World Events
Remembering 9/11 but allowing for new beginnings and new hopes
For many of us, we will never forget where we were 11 years ago today. As with so many moments in life, this one day will be etched in our minds and souls forever and we will always pause each morning, on this day, and just remember, just for a moment, how out of control our … [Read more...] about Remembering 9/11 but allowing for new beginnings and new hopes