New research paints a clear picture
New research is showing us the level of saturation of media use by children and youth is up dramatically. Common Sense Media released a study this year, called “Social Media,…
Realistic use of technology
I believe we are getting closer to using technology realistically and I’m encouraged by some of the recent voices and awareness raising about excessive screen time and how it’s affecting…
Parents don’t need to be terrified of the internet!
This has long been the approach of Safe Online where we appraoch the Internet and Internet Safety from a place of possibility and positivity rather than negativity and scare tactics.…
CTV Interview with Merlyn Horton, Executive Director, SOLOS
Today, Merlyn Horton, our ED for SOLOS, was asked to do an interview with CTV News at Six, as a breaking story emerged regarding online predators and internet luring of…
A Community Shout Out For SOLOS
Giving is Receiving is a Vancouver, BC-based blog dedicated to shining a light on the numerous non-profit and charitable organizations in the Metro Vancouver area. Recognizing the spirit of generosity…
New Public Service Announcement by the Society for Children and Youth of BC
The Society for Children and Youth in BC has launched a new public awareness campaign to promote child and youth rights in everyday life in BC. This PSA was written and recorded…
Reactions and Overreactions
As usual, it seems many of the adults entrusted to care for and educate our children and youth are hopelessly behind when it comes to the technological aspects, resorting to…
Teenagers Tell Researchers It’s a Cruel, Cruel Online World – NYTimes.com
Here's a little piece of usable research you may have missed from last winter. Teenagers Tell Researchers It's a Cruel, Cruel Online World - NYTimes.com.
Dangers of Young Love in the Age of Sexting
Vancouver Sun review of Canadian documentary about youth sexting. Dangers of young love in the age of sexting. The entire documentary is online as well at the CBC site. **hat-tip to Cathie at Heartspeak…
Parent Trap: Teen’s Porn Habit Stresses Mom
If you will forgive the repost, here is a link to an article from the Vancouver Sun. So many parents are struggling with teen porn viewing habits and this is…