Pink Shirt Day: Wearing Anti Bullying Shirts
On February 22nd you might come across the hashtags #PinkShirtDay or #PinkShirtPromise on social media. You might also run into a group of people wearing pink tops with the slogan “Make Nice” on them. These hashtags and slogans are part of an awareness day in Canada...
Top 4 Reasons Kids Don’t Report Bullying
Bullying is pervasive in today’s day and age. Kids experience bullying at school, online, or even in their very own backyards. The reasons why kids who are bullied and cyberbullied never report a bully to their parents may surprise you. Here are the top four reasons...
What Are Your Teens Texting? Decoding Teen Text Slang
Text slang is code children use when communicating digitally, as a shorthand to decrease the amount of time used spent texting. Other times teens use text speak in order to have conversations of a mature nature without their parents, teachers, or guardians knowing the...
Is Snapchat Safe For Kids?
Is Snapchat safe for kids? Snapchat is one of the fastest-growing social media apps available today. It allows people to snap and caption photos as part of a conversation. This is viewed as far more personal than simple text messaging. Although Snapchat certainly has...
Why Does Bullying Happen On Instagram?
Cyberbullying is a rising concern, and it’s one that typically has no real legal repercussions – especially among minors. The best way to prevent the consequences of cyberbullying, like depression and sometimes even suicide, is to understand how and why kids do it....
The Top Apps Parents Should Monitor to Protect Their Kids
**This post was updated May 11, 2021.** Engaged parents know the challenges kids face as they dive into the world of social media. That’s why it’s important for parents to be a guiding force in teaching online etiquette. Bark was created to support parents by...
What Is Phishing, Spoofing, Ghosting, and Catfishing?
Keeping up with the changing digital world and the terms used to describe threatening online practices can be challenging. Here, you’ll learn about four of the most common terms for such practices – phishing, spoofing, ghosting, and catfishing– and how to talk to your...
Gender-Based Marketing And How It Can Lead to Bullying
When you think of marketing, chances are good that your mind is drawn to things like fast food commercials or even ads for different makes and models of automobiles. However, as a parent, it’s important to think about the impact that gender-based marketing has on your...
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