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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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How To Start Talking To Your Child About Their Digital Life

December 14, 2018 - Children, Empathy, Parenting, parents, Social Media, Teens

I want to write a little bit about the word empathy. We know what it means. We’re educated people. We get it. We hear the word all the time. Many people say empathy is sorely lacking in today’s society. One of the reasons why this…

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No One – Not Parents, Not Kids – No One Wants To Hear This

August 15, 2018 - Children, Empathy, Facebook, Family, Instagram, Online Safety, Parenting, Porn, Smart Phones, Snapchat, Social Media, Student, Technology, Teens

Studying the effects of digital technology on kids for the past few years has finally led me to this place. It’s not where I want to be. It’s where I have to be. And I think, once you watch this video, you’ll agree. Read this:…

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Above The Fray

Parental Monitoring Apps Don’t Work… Here’s Why!

April 11, 2018 - Children, Empathy, Online Safety, Parenting, Phones, Smart Phones, Texting

We’ve been saying this for a long time, parental monitoring apps provide moms and dads with a false sense of security. And, in short, they just don’t work. If you’re interested in reading the latest research, click here. And if you want to watch our…

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Talking About Apps Is Great, But It’s Not Where You Start

March 7, 2018 - Children, Empathy, Family, Online Safety, Parenting, Smart Phones

Think about it like you would a car. If you want to know how to drive, do you start by learning how the radiator works?

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Here’s How You Get Parents Involved!

January 17, 2018 - Children, Empathy, Family, Gaming, Parenting, Princiapals, School

We have one goal – as do you – and that’s keeping kids safe online. But how do we do that? It starts by getting parents involved in their children’s digital lives. Here’s how! Click here for more information about our new Above The Fray…

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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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Christmas Is Almost Here… Are You Ready?

November 8, 2017 - Cyberbullying, Empathy, Gaming, Live Streaming, Online Safety, Parenting, Phones, Sexting, Smart Phones, Student

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if we don’t prepare our young people… it can take a dark turn quickly.

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It’s Not Just About Snapchat

August 9, 2017 - Cyberbullying, Empathy, Online Safety, Parenting, Smart Phones, Social Media

This is one of the most frequently asked questions we get when people are looking to book an Above The Fray presentation for their school, church, or organization.

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