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Bullying is everywhere; what are you doing 
to help make it stop?

Posted by GuardChild Comments Off on Bullying is everywhere; what are you doing 
to help make it stop?

Every second in the U.S., someone is being bullied. It happens to adults, children, co-workers, friends, parents, fellow students and even elderly people. Bullying doesn’t discriminate against age, race, gender, physical appearance or status. It can happen anywhere — school, work, at home or on the streets. With technology, bullying has become easier than ever  [ Read More ]

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Got teens? Four popular apps you need to know about

Posted by GuardChild Comments Off on Got teens? Four popular apps you need to know about

If you’ve got tweens or teens who are on phones or iPads or similar devices, you need to stay vigilant about the latest “hot” apps. Many are targeted at kids under the age of 18 and are wildly popular because they are free and easy to use. But most also have pretty frightening features that  [ Read More ]

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Kids and smartphones: Be proactive, parents

Posted by GuardChild Comments Off on Kids and smartphones: Be proactive, parents

Parents of preteens know the dismay that comes with this image: kids flopped on the couch for stretches of time, silent and mesmerized by smartphones. Maybe it’s Snapchat, maybe its Facebook or Instagram — but they scroll and scroll, oblivious to an outside world that beckons with all things tangible and sunny: a pool, a  [ Read More ]

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What Parents need to know about Sarahah and Yellow Apps

Posted by GuardChild Comments Off on What Parents need to know about Sarahah and Yellow Apps

he internet could be quite a dangerous place for children. They have young, fragile minds and can trust anyone. It’s easy for them to get carried away. While the Blue Whale Challenge has already killed many, apps Sarahah and Yellow, which do not monitor the identity of the person on the other side, pose a  [ Read More ]

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Bad Parenting Gets the Blame for Bullying Behaviors

Posted by GuardChild Comments Off on Bad Parenting Gets the Blame for Bullying Behaviors

A new study says that poor parenting – or too much parenting – can increase the risk of a child being bullied by his peers. Child abuse, neglect, or overprotection by parents can increase the risk a child will be bullied, according to research published today in Child Abuse & Neglect. Researchers at the University  [ Read More ]

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