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How To Talk To Your Child About The Online Porn Epidemic That May Be Affecting Them

March 13, 2019 - Children, Parenting, parents, Porn, smartphones

It’s specifically affecting young males. They’re reaching the ages of 18, 19, or 20 years old and they’re unable to have a functioning sex life with a partner, because starting at ages 12, 13, or 14 they had unfettered access to graphic and brutal imagery.

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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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Parents, Are You Leading By Example?

December 19, 2018 - Children, Family, Instagram, Parenting, Teens

I got to spend some time with my mom in South Carolina recently and she opened my eyes to something I want to share with you, parents. And it’s this… how much time are you spending on your phone in front of your children? Do…

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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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Christmas Break Is Almost Here. Are You Ready?

December 12, 2018 - Children, Family, Gaming, internet safety, Online Safety, Parenting, parents, Phones, School, smartphones, Social Media, Student, Tablets, Technology

If your kids are going to be left alone over the break with their smartphones, tablets, computers, or gaming consoles, there’s one vital conversation that needs to happen… NOW! Christmas break is almost here and you know what that means. Whether you’re a teacher or…

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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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We Asked… You Answered: 2018 Back-To-School Educator Survey

September 12, 2018 - Children, Online Safety, Parenting, Princiapals, School, Teachers, Technology, Teens, Uncategorized

Without further ado, here are the results of our 2018 Back-To-School Educator Survey.

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Parents Ask: Can Apps Help My Child’s Screen Addiction?

August 1, 2018 - Apps, Children, Family, Online Safety, Parenting

‘My main concern for my kids is the amount of time spent in front of the screen. I truly believe that my son has a screen addiction. He will spend 12 or more hours in front of his computer if given the option.’

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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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Watch This Before You Give A Child The Gift Of Tech

December 19, 2017 - Children, Family, Gaming, Parenting, Phones, Smart Phones, Technology

Christmas is nearly upon us. Are you ready for the responsibility that comes with giving smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, and computers?

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