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Michele Borba Blog: 9 Signs of Cyberbullying You Must Watch Out For in Kids

Posted: January 27th, 2010 by Michele Borba


What Parents Must Know to Prevent Another Tragedy and Save Our Children
This week we learned of yet another horrific youth tragedy that appeared to be prompted by relentless online bullying by peers. Phoebe Prince, a fifteen-year old Massachusetts high school student, committed suicide. South Hadley High Principal Daniel Smith called Prince “smart, charming, and as [...]



Michele Borba: 10 Signs Your Daughter Is A Victim of the Mean Girl Scene (Hint: Girls Don’t Always Tell!)

Posted: December 6th, 2009 by Michele Borba


Note to readers: This is the third in a series of blogs I’m writing about relational aggression-or the new mean girl scene-and what educators and parents can do to curb this troubling trend. In past blogs we’ve discussed the forms of relational aggression, how boys bully vs girls, and the impact of being targeted. In this [...]



Michele Borba Blog: Worried About Online Predators? What research says will keep kids safer online #Parenting #onlinesafety

Posted: December 3rd, 2009 by Michele Borba


Study uncovers solutions that may help kids be less likely to be victimized online
Michele Borba
REALITY CHECK: Just mention two words: “Online Predator” to a parent and be prepared for a full-blown panic attack. Few things are more terrifying than envisioning our kids being recruited for sexual relationships by some unseen force. Though we can ever [...]