A new school year is just a little more than a week away and I remind myself that the role of social media is so huge in our children's lives. As a school psychologist and a parent, I can guide and advise...a lot...but still I know that children are inherently curious and can be easily lured into situations at the blink of an eye that lead them into dangerous territory. I have to remind my own children, nieces and nephews, and the children I serve in schools that the 'dangerous' situations probably won't look the way they imagine when they are learning about them at home and in school. These situations happen in familiar settings, with familiar people, and maybe on their phone while at home. Life is a constant learning process.
Here are some resources for parents, grandparents, school staff, and really anyone who has contact with children. We know that children are impulsive and as adults, we can predict impulsive actions from our children on a daily basis. Let's support them in learning some safe and healthy choices going into a new school year.
www.connectsafely.org/social-web-tips-for-teens/
www.missingkids.org/education
Here are some resources for parents, grandparents, school staff, and really anyone who has contact with children. We know that children are impulsive and as adults, we can predict impulsive actions from our children on a daily basis. Let's support them in learning some safe and healthy choices going into a new school year.
www.connectsafely.org/social-web-tips-for-teens/
www.missingkids.org/education