Surviving Bullying
Ten years ago, the term "cyberbullying" was virtually unknown. But as social networking became more and more pervasive online, acts of bullying online have also increased. The Cyberbullying Research Center claims that at least one in five kids has been cyberbullied online, although that number is likely much higher since kids are often unlikely to...... >Read More
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The "New" Grief
The Internet has become so integrated into modern life that it has impacted pretty much everything ... even the grieving process. The Huffington Post reports on the "new" grief:
The ongoing development of powerful and sophisticated medical diagnostic and treatment technologies has led to what Dr. Barbara Okun and I have termed "the new grief."...... >Read More
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Long Distance Family: 8 Ways to Connect
I have lived at least three days' drive from my grandparents and most of my extended family my entire life. Though it didn't surprise my mother, I know it was hard for her when I followed in her footsteps and moved across the continent from her and my dad. The independence that motivated her to move from Virginia to... >Read More
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Traveling the World by Internet
Adults over the age of 50 are becoming increasingly connected - to the use of personal computers and the Internet. As home computers have become more user-friendly, the number of older adults tapping into technology is on the rise. A poll conducted by Charles Schwab and Co. and SeniorNet (a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education...... >Read More
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Long Distance Grandparenting
Years ago, correspondence by mail was the primary way grandparents kept in touch with grandchildren who lived far away. This was followed by a time where the telephone became more commonly used.
Today, however, children (and some grandparents) are much more comfortable communicating by e-mail, fax and even videophone (an invention we only dreamed...... >Read More
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My use of porn is ruining my marriage
Over the last two years there were a couple of incidents where I sought out pornography. Although this hasn’t happened too much, I believe it is more than mere curiosity. This has completely shattered my marriage in terms of trust and honesty, and I’m having a real hard time answering my wife's question: why? If I cannot figure this... >Read More
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Cyber Bullying: What it is and what to do about it
There is a new form of bullying hitting the streets and no surprise, the new culprits are the mobile phone and the internet.
Unlike in my day when you could walk away from the bully, see their face and turn the other cheek, these new bullies are anonymous and operate 24/7, making it impossible for your young people to walk... >Read More
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5 Facebook Fights in Marriage
Kids. Sex. Money. According to therapists, these are the most common topics... >more
7 Facebook Essentials for Kids
#1 Parents must have the password
The password is the key to unlock... >more
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