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You know you’ve read a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you have lost a friend. – Paul Sweeney
“Once you have read a book you care about, some part of it is always with you." - Louis L'Amour
WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW ...
"At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of parents." - Jane D. Hull
NITE GAMES
How much do you know about the video game Fortnite?
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Odds are your child is playing it. Here's what that means.
TO SPIN OR NOT TO SPIN - THAT IS THE QUESTION
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Here are some answers.
13 REASONS WHY - THE TV SERIES
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is this right for your child? What you might want to know.
DANGEROUS GAMES
The popularity of sites such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. have made it possible for children and teens to be lured into participating in so-called "games" or "challenges".
Click below to learn more about unsafe challenges kids are participating in.
DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR CHILD IS... ON THE INTERNET?
There are currently over 1 billion websites on the Internet which children/teens can access from computers, tablets and cellphones. It is impossible to monitor everything they do, but it is important to be aware of what sites are being used most often.
To learn more about 15 popular sites & apps your child may be using, click below.
PARENTS TOP 10 CYBERBULLYING QUESTIONS
GET ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS & MORE:
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What is cyberbullying?
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What’s the difference between bullying and cyberbullying?
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What are some examples of cyberbulling?
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What should I say to the parent of a cyberbully?
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What if my kid is the bully?
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Is it cyberbullying, or just kids being kids?
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When should parents get involved?
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How can parents empower kids to deal with bullies constructively?
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What if my kid is bullied in an online game?
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How do I monitor my kids without “spying?”
THE NEW WORLD
What kids have access to and how they communicate is changing at warp speed.
Our world is not their world. To learn more about the differences between Baby Boomers and Generation Y - click below.
RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE MONTH
Cool Mom Tech
Looking for just the right book for your child? Want to know if what they're reading is appropriate? This link gives you five sites to use to get the information you want.