With so many social media apps trending every year, it’s not surprising that parents have a tough time keeping up with their tweens and teens online habits. Let’s be real – parents just don’t have the time to sit there and scroll through videos for hours, but if there’s one thing we know they’re concerned […]
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The internet is made up of text. Lots and lots of text. Whether it’s a website, URL, product description or blog post the web text we see on our screens may seem simple, but behind the scenes, there’s a lot going on. The thousands of languages spoken around the world today is a lot to
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According to the Global Threat Assessment 2021, 54% of children globally have experienced at least one harmful online sexual encounter in their lifetime. Our Gen Z’s and Alpha’s entire lives are digital. Children grow up immersed in social media, their academic and social lives have gone from in person to online, and technology has kept
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We’ve all seen the news coverage regarding the high school massacres that happened in Florida and Michigan back in 2018 and 2021. Now that students have returned to in-person learning, there is growing concern regarding not only students’ mental but also their physical well-being while at school. According to the National Institute of Justice, crime and
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Is Irish a Language? Irish, also referred to as Irish Gaelic, is the first and national language of the Republic of Ireland. Of Celtic origin, Irish was once the dominant language of Ireland and spoken by the majority of the population until the 18th century when a shift to English occurred. The increased use of
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English, the once dominant language, accounting for over 80% of content during the Internets’ formative years in the 1990s, has now dropped to around 30%. In today’s global and multi-lingual world, people are communicating on the internet not only in English, but a multitude of languages. Top languages in use on the internet now include
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Considering getting your child their first smartphone? Whether it’s a milestone or they’re at that appropriate age to have their own, there are many things to consider when it comes to purchasing your child’s first cell phone. Giving your child their own phone can be very advantageous. But along with instant communication and access to
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Schools are a safe place for students and provide a space where they can look forward to being in a positive environment that promotes social and creative learning. A safe school atmosphere is linked to improved student wellbeing, both physically and emotionally, as well as school outcomes like academic performance. Teachers and education professionals do
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Staying focused and on task has become increasingly difficult with consistent access to the online world through smartphones, tablets, and laptops. This is especially true in the classroom. A recent study published in the Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning revealed 49% of students said the use of technology for reasons not
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Children are beset with a multitude of dangers on the internet, which makes the topic of internet safety more important than ever. From personal issues such as bullying to external threats such as phishing and online predators, keeping children safe while they use the internet is a challenge. This is part 5 of 5 of our
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Most of us feel that we’ve lost control over our lives right now. City and school re-openings are unknown, and for many life seems to be turned upside down with no clear end in sight. Even with all the chaos and uncertainty going on, there is one thing we can control which is our efforts
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Many parents post stories, pictures, and videos of their kids on their social media – outfit of the day, first day of school, birthdays, the park, etc. Parenting can be hard, and these platforms have many benefits for busy moms and dads who are looking to get advice from others, being able to share memories
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