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David’s Legacy Foundation is excited to welcome Dr. Kirleen Neely to our Advisory Board. Kirleen has worked in the mental health field for over twenty years and has been the chief executive officer of Neely Counseling Center, PLLC, since 2001.
The rampant accessibility of technology has affected youth in many ways, from increased levels of anxiety, stress, and depression to increased suicide rates; Circling the Wagons is an educational program devoted to “protecting sanity & humanity in the digital age.”
As we approach the last days of November, it is important to take time away from our busy lives to relax and recharge. This year has been different to what we know to be “normal”, and it is essential to count our blessings in the face of difficult times and spread as much joy and kindness as possible.
In Shame Nation, parent advocate and internet safety expert Sue Scheff, presents an eye-opening examination around the rise in online shaming, and offers practical advice and tips including:
• Preventing digital disasters
• Defending your online reputation
• Building digital resilience
• Reclaiming online civility
This month we celebrate David’s life on what would have been his 21st birthday. To honor his legacy, we continue the work of combating cyber and other forms of bullying. In this blog, we share 21 alternative screen time options that families can do together to circumvent cyberbullying.
This month we celebrate David’s life on what would have been his 21st birthday. To honor his legacy, we continue the work of combating cyber and other forms of bullying. In this blog, we share 21 alternative screen time options that families can do together to circumvent cyberbullying.
This October, we honor David’s legacy on the 10th by celebrating his life on what would have been his 21st birthday. During National Bullying Prevention Month, join us as we honor David’s life and continue our work to help eliminate cyber and other forms of bullying by engaging in 21 acts of kindness.
AT&T knows that our kids are more connected now than they have ever been before. AT&T shares parent resources for safe and successful online experiences through their ScreenReady website. Check out the Parental Controls tools and resources shared on the ScreenReady website that are recommended by Common Sense Media.
AT&T has aligned their anti-bullying efforts with the Cartoon Network’s multi-platform Stop Bullying: Speak up initiative, which empowers kids to speak up safely and effectively in the face of bullying, while helping them develop greater kindness, caring and empathy that stops bullying before it starts. Discover additional resources on the Cartoon Network website.
On October 10, David would have been 20 years old. To honor his legacy, we have vowed to prevent a similar tragedy from happening to another family. We believe no kids should have to endure cyberbullying or any bullying for that matter.
As a parent you want the best for your child. When they are suffering you want to protect and help them through their troubles, but you may not really know where to start. The first thing you need to understand is the depth of the problem and how you can help. Talk to your child about the situation.
Teaching students about character is important for teachers and school administrators as students often spend more time at school than at home. On top of that kids are often left home alone with no one to guide them since both parents work.
If you are not familiar with the Michelle Carter case, she was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the 2014 death of 18-year-old Conrad Roy III. Conrad committed suicide and the then 17-year-old Michelle was convicted due to her use of text messages encouraging her friend to commit suicide.
Cyberbullying is a tough problem to deal with because it happens so anonymously and can be tough to spot in your own children if you aren’t looking for the signs. Watch for the following signs in your kids and talk to them if you are noticing changes in their behavior. Don’t assume they are “just being a teenager” or “are being moody.”
Learning that your child may be bullying people online can be upsetting, but you need to deal with it. Here’s how you can address the issues and educate your child on how their behavior affects others.
Preventing cyberbullying is the best way to avoid the problems that go with it and there are some simple tips you can follow to protect yourself from cyberbullying and bullying.
Remember you are not alone. There are plenty of resources to help you deal with your situation. It’s important that you don’t isolate yourself and know that sometimes it’s hard to talk with people close to you, but you should always reach out to someone you trust.
As the victim of bullying you may feel all alone and have no idea what to do but you should know you are not alone and it’s not your fault. Find an adult you trust that you can talk to and get help. Please review the ideas and links in this blog that can help you out.
You need to be there for your child when they are being bullied or feel threatened but you may not know where to start. Below are some straightforward ways to engage with your child and help them deal with the situation. It’s important to understand how they are feeling and not assume they are just overreacting.
David’s Law was created and signed by Governor Abbott in 2016 to protect Texas youth. If you live in Texas and are a victim of bullying or cyberbullying use this checklist and take it to your school administrator for help.
One of the real challenges can be understanding what you can and cannot do to help the children you see everyday in school. Until recent years there was not a lot of laws that could be utilized to help protect the kids from bullying.
As an educator or school administrator it is important that you remain vigilant for the signs of bullying in the school and help combat them as this is where things often start.