BOB'S BLOG

February 21, 2017

Five Strategies to Help Kids Master Critical Thinking

In my last post, I discussed the importance of adults setting aside ideologies and modeling “agree to disagree” behavior for children. While we can choos…

February 21, 2017

Why Kids Sext

An inquiry into one recent scandal reveals how kids think about sexting—and what parents and police should do about it.

February 21, 2017

Quiz: How well do you know teen internet slang?

One of the purposes of children’s slang is to stop adults from being able to understand what they’re saying.

February 20, 2017

No Cookies | Herald Sun

One of the purposes of children’s slang is to stop adults from being able to understand what they’re saying.

February 20, 2017

Facebook and Google Step Up Efforts to Combat Fake News

With European countries heading into pivotal election campaigns in coming months, Facebook and Google are rolling out initiatives and tools aimed at slowing the spread of online misinformation by flagging false or hoax news articles for readers.

February 20, 2017

Is Social Media Detrimental For Child’s Health?

In a generation where social media has become an integral part of everyday life, its effects on the mental health of children are being further exploited.

February 20, 2017

5.4 million parents unsure about kids’ online slang

85% of adults can’t identify some abbreviations or emojis used by children regularly.

February 14, 2017

Children and Cell Phones

A cell phone can give the child access to the world, but it can also give the world access to them. Watch out for your children.

February 14, 2017

Celebrate love with your children this Valentine’s day.

Want some ideas to celebrate Valentines Day, when you’re too busy, too broke, and too harried to remember that you adore these people you live with?