According to a 2019 survey done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 13.2% of students carried a weapon at least once during the 30 days prior to being surveyed, 7.4% reported they had been threatened or injured with a weapon, and 21.9% reported that they were in a physical fight. Predicting certain behavior […]
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Cybertip.ca, the national tip line for reporting online sexual exploitation of children, says they have seen an 88% increase in reports of online exploitation, including sextortion, since the pandemic began. We live in an era where almost every child has access to a smart phone or tablet, making sexting and sextortion a huge risk for
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After years of virtual learning, moms and dads are concerned about students adapting to the sudden change and stress of in-person learning. This transition has overwhelmed many students who struggle with mental health problems, including stress, anxiety and behavioral issues. But what about teachers? They are equally as important and a key component in helping
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“How are you?” This is a question so commonly asked and answered in passing, that we don’t really give it much thought. But if we take the time to stop, and truly ask someone this question with empathy and purpose, it can make a world of difference in someone’s life. This May, we celebrate Mental
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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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