The holiday season is just around the corner – a whirlwind of decorating homes, exchanging gifts, hosting gatherings and holiday shopping may seem like it really is the most wonderful time of the year, but for some, the reality of it is much different. Although this season is supposed to be a joyous and cheerful one, it can harbour a lot […]
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Looking back on your childhood, you’ll probably reminisce on many fond and special memories that have molded you into the person you are today. Unfortunately, there are many children who have been robbed of this experience and face real challenges that are much too complicated for their age. Every year on November 20th, World Children’s Day is celebrated to
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As students become more connected than ever to their devices, parents and educators have become increasingly concerned about the rise of inappropriate online behavior such as cyberbullying and the effects it has on the students in their care. More than a third of young people in 30 countries report being a victim of online bullying. One way
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How do we protect children from online harassment, stalking, sexual grooming, and sextortion? It can feel overwhelming to have to safeguard children from the many harms we’ve heard exist online, especially when they are spending more time than ever in front of their devices. It has never been more important to become familiar with the tools
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The digital landscape is constantly evolving, so while the internet provides students with wonderful opportunities to learn and grow, it can also expose them to new dangers that we may not be fully aware of. It’s become more important than ever to become familiar and reevaluate the tools we have to protect students from harm on the internet, such as the 4C’s of online safety. This is the first
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It’s no secret that teens love their social media. Whether it’s posting pictures on Instagram or performing trending Tik Tok dances, social media gives youth a sense of identity and a way of staying socially connected. According to a study conducted by Pew Research, 63% of teens say they use social media every day and 45%
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Many of us who think back to our childhood have fond memories of watching Saturday morning cartoons, jumping through a sprinkler and using the landline to talk to friends. Fast forward to the early 2000s and notice how much technology has evolved, changing the way kids do things now versus then. In this digital era,
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From printed school flyers to e-newsletters, methods of communication in the midst of a global pandemic has forever changed the way students, parents and educators interact with each other. If there is one good thing that has come from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that parents have been heavily involved in their children’s day-to-day learning. According to a recent survey done
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Students are more connected than ever before through social media, especially during these difficult times, when they are physically distanced from their family, friends, and peers. While social media provides many benefits, such as giving students the chance to express themselves creatively, learning opportunities, and the chance to connect with others, social media can also have a negative impact on students, both physically
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Being a teacher is one of the most difficult, yet important jobs a person can have. We all have at least one teacher who has made a significant impact in our lives. Maybe it was that one teacher who took the extra time to help us learn when we found it too difficult, maybe it was the teacher who
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When students need support from their teachers, it isn’t always obvious, especially when it happens over the internet. This presents a problem for teachers, because they are expected to look after the injuries, both physical and mental, of the students in their care, under the in loco parentis law. What is in loco parentis? According to LawNow, loco parentis is a Latin legal term that translates
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It’s no surprise that mental health challenges can often impact children’s developmental outcomes. It’s detrimental not only to their mental wellbeing, but physical health, social relationships, and academic performances. According to Children First Canada, hospitals have reported a 100 per cent increase in admissions for mental health problems and 70 per cent of children indicate the pandemic has affected their mental
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