BOB'S BLOG

July 17, 2017

Family finds clues to teen’s suicide in blue whale paintings

Nadia was a gifted artist, sister, daughter and friend. Nobody who knew her suspected that she would take her own life. Nobody who knew her could have anticipated what they would find after her death.

July 15, 2017

Facebook tests a GIF maker on iOS

Facebook confirmed it has begun testing a new GIF maker in the camera feature of the main Facebook mobile application. The feature, which is available with..

July 15, 2017

6 Fresh Parenting Styles from Around the Globe

The differences are more than just geography.

July 14, 2017

Race, cyberbullying and intimate partner violence

Television shows such as “American Crime” depict a group of teens preying on a vulnerable individual by using social media and text messaging. […] the face associated with cyberbullying is often a white one. In these scenarios, cyberbullying is a form of intimate partner violence, which the CDC describes as physical, sexual or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse. The Pew survey asked questions about unpleasant experiences online such as seeing people post events they weren’t invited to or feeling pressure to post things online that make you look good to others. Given the relatively small sample size (361 teens), it would be unwise to jump to any major conclusions. […] we don’t have sufficient data on Asian-American students, so African-American youth can only be compared to white and Hispanic youth. The CDC does not list race as a risk factor in bullying in general, and academic research has been inconclusive as to whether African-Americans are more likely to bully (or be bullied) than their white peers. […] African-Americans are more likely to use social networking sites to make new professional contacts than other racial groups.

July 14, 2017

Parenting — A foolproof guide to camping with kids

After many years and many camping trips, Matt Crossman looks back on mistakes made and lessons learned and passes his wisdom on to the uninitiated. (Hint: Bring s’mores. Lots of s’mores.)

July 14, 2017

Spiranac talks to youth about how she overcame cyberbullying | NevadaAppeal.com

STATELINE – Paige Spiranac is making her American Century Championship debut this week, and if you have spent any time on the Internet, you already are aware of her.The

July 14, 2017

Nerd Chick Adventures: Get kids moving with games

Dance games can get everyone grooving and apps can turn walks and workouts into adventures.

July 14, 2017

Why Parents Should Let Their Kids Goof Off

Letting children rest and play gives their brains opportunity to reboot.

July 13, 2017

10 Guidelines for Youth Strength Training

All kids should be involved in a fitness or exercise program. Although many kids participate in sports, their practices and games do not guarantee that they are exercising for the recommended 60 minutes a day. According to American College of Sports Medicine, kids should be working out at a moderate to high intensity on a… Read more »