BOB'S BLOG

August 05, 2017

Police: Plane passenger helps cops bust 2 texting about molesting kids

A teacher on a Seattle-to-San Jose flight this week spotted a fellow passenger allegedly texting about sexually molesting children, police said.

August 04, 2017

Google said to launch AMP-based Snapchat Discover-like feature

Google is creating a visual publication format for media companies similar to Snapchat’s “Discover,” based on its AMP mobile optimization technology for..

August 03, 2017

Cyberbullying: The Growing Approval of Online Hate

Online harassment is a growing problem as we watch civility dip in our country. As schools prepare to open, we will start reading more and more articles …

August 03, 2017

The Working Mom’s Guide To Raising Kids In A Digital Age

Freaked out that your child is on Snapchat? Here’s what to do.

August 03, 2017

A study of kids’ screen time explains the vicious cycle that makes parents unable to say no

When children play inside, screens inevitably take over.

August 03, 2017

TAKING ACTION: Tips to recognize bullying, and where to report it

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Bullying can affect children in any community. As children prepare to head back to school across the Tennessee Valley in the coming days, WHNT News 19 is taking action to help you recognize the warning signs of bullying.

Through Bureau of Justice statistics within the 2016 Indicators of School Crime and Safety, data shows an adult was notified in nearly 39% of bullying cases. Experts say children may fear telling an adult, or be embarrassed about the bullying.

August 02, 2017

7 Statistics on Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Suicide in the US – Stocks Review

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Bullying can affect children in any community. As children prepare to head back to school across the Tennessee Valley in the coming days, WHNT News 19 is taking action to help you recognize the warning signs of bullying.

Through Bureau of Justice statistics within the 2016 Indicators of School Crime and Safety, data shows an adult was notified in nearly 39% of bullying cases. Experts say children may fear telling an adult, or be embarrassed about the bullying.

August 02, 2017

Anonymous messaging service sparks cyber bullying concerns

A controversial app is raising a lot of concerns. It’s called Sarahah The creators of the anonymous messaging service Say it allows you to give "honest feedback." However, there’s already been reports of bullying as it becomes more popular with teens.

August 02, 2017

Internet searches on suicide went up after ‘13 Reasons Why’ released by Netflix

A new study suggests the popular TV series encouraged some people to ask “how to commit suicide.”