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If Your Teen Is Cyberbullied

Posted: November 7th, 2011 by Michele Borba


What to do if your child receives cyber-threats or you suspect cyberbullying “A number of middle school students—including my daughter–are receiving vicious anonymous emails and text messages from peers. The school sent a letter home describing the problem as “cyberbullying.” What do I do to help my daughter? When do I worry? Do I call [...]



Safety Rules to Curb Cyberbullying

Posted: November 3rd, 2011 by Michele Borba


Four safety rules to teach kids to help them be safer online and stop cyber-bullying REALITY CHECK: Did you know that a recent survey found that almost 70 percent of adolescents say the best way for them to be safe online is through education? Are you educating your child how to be safe online? Let’s [...]



Plugged-in kids lose family time and empathy

Posted: April 10th, 2011 by Michele Borba


Reports reveal new concerns to our children plugging in: Kids may be robbed from learning face-to-face interaction jeopardizing empathy, social skills, communication as well as crucial family time. Research and solutions I shared on the TODAY Show. The unique challenges of parenting plugged-in kids Our children are called the “Net Generation,” and rightly so. After [...]



Parents Too Plugged In? That’s what our kids say

Posted: March 14th, 2011 by Michele Borba


Parenting advice I shared on the NBC DATELINE special “The Perils of Parenting” and wow was it ever an eyeopener! “She’s always on her blackberry. It’s soooo annoying!” “I hate it when he’s talking on his cell. It makes me feel sad.” “I put an timer on the computer. When it goes off, it’s time [...]



Parenting Cyber-Kids in a Digital Age

Posted: March 7th, 2011 by Michele Borba


Parenting advice to help us monitor and stay involved in our kids’ online world and increase their safety. Shocking statistics that confirm that we better supervise closer, the difference between monitoring and spying,  and spy-free strategies and to help us do so REALITY CHECK: The latest estimates show that 93 percent of teens 12 to [...]