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In Defense Of NOT Giving Children Smartphones

July 12, 2019 - Apps, Children, Cyberbullying, Parenting, parents, Phones, Smart Phones, smartphones

I ruffled a few feathers yesterday by saying kids shouldn’t have smartphones, and that’s completely understandable.Here’s why…

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This One Simple Thing Can Keep Your Child Safe Online

March 6, 2019 - Children, Cyberbullying, Empathy, Family, internet safety, Online Safety, Parenting, parents, Phones, Princiapals, Sexting, Smart Phones, smartphones, Teachers, Technology

Parents have an obligation to know who and what our children are texting. I know it’s a scary proposition, looking at your child’s phone, but it’s okay. I grant you that permission. We’ve talked about this before. Your child’s phone is not a diary. Before…

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What Is An Above The Fray Presentation All About?

February 27, 2019 - Apps, Children, Cyberbullying, Empathy, Family, internet safety, Online Safety, Parenting, parents, School, Screen Time, Smart Phones, smartphones, Technology, Teens, Texting

And with the school year already most of the way over (it is!), schools and parents are already thinking about their kids being left alone with their digital devices all summer!

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BeAboveTheFray.org/bark

Here’s How We Parent Online

November 8, 2018 - Children, Cyberbullying, Family, Online Safety, Parenting, Phones, Porn, School, Sexting, Smart Phones, Social Media, Teachers, Technology, Texting

This is the one tool Above The Fray endorses to help parents keep their kids safe online. You can learn more by visiting BeAboveTheFray.org/bark.

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https://www.bark.us/abovethefray#signup

Finally… A Parental Monitoring App We Can Endorse

October 17, 2018 - Apps, Children, Cyberbullying, Family, Online Safety, Parenting, Phones, School, Social Media, Student, Teens, Texting

After years of saying no to parental monitoring apps, we finally found one that works for parents, schools, and young people. Watch, then visit: https://www.bark.us/abovethefray#signup

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This Shocked…and Saddened Me

March 21, 2018 - Children, Cyberbullying, Family, Princiapals, School, Technology

Few things are shocking to me any longer, but what a school district administrator told me last night about the impact digital issues are having on her campuses blew me away!

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We Asked. You Answered. Our 2018 Educator Survey Results!

January 31, 2018 - Children, Cyberbullying, Parenting, Princiapals, School, Teachers

While we’re still looking at some of the numbers, we wanted to share with you a preliminary look at the results of our 2018 educator survey. There will be a lot more to come in the weeks ahead, but we wanted to start today with…

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What Above The Fray Offers

January 24, 2018 - Children, Cyberbullying, Family, Online Safety, Parenting, Phones, Princiapals, School, Smart Phones, Social Media, Student, Teachers

Here’s how we’re getting parents educated and engaged in their children’s digital lives, how we’re keeping kids safe online, and how we’re helping schools and school districts across the country. Click here to contact us for more: http://bit.ly/2DBQ9wn

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Here’s The Solution For Your School!

January 10, 2018 - Cyberbullying, Family, Online Safety, Parenting, Princiapals, School, Social Media, Student, Teachers, Technology

Today, we’re proud to launch the new Above The Fray Parent Portal! Watch the video below, then click the link for details on how to sign your school up! Click here to sign your school up for the new Above The Fray Parent Portal.

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A Plea To President Trump About Cyberbullying

December 13, 2017 - Cyberbullying, Empathy, Social Media

Please help us turn the tide of cyberbullying… by leading by example!

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