In recognition of Autism awareness month, join us live with several special guests for a Carly’s Voice Twitter Chat on Tuesday, April 24th. Read more…
Twitter Chat: #OurKids – Is Balance Between Motherhood & Career Possible?: Nov 23/11
Noel Ocol
If you’re feeling pulled in two directions, caught in the tug-of-war between family and work, this upcoming #OurKids Twitter chat on November 23rd is the perfect place for you to sit, unwind & chat with other like-minded moms who are, or who have gone through what you are struggling with now!.
Helping Kids Deal With Anxiety (#ourkids chat)
Agnes Stawicki
Anxieties. Fears. Phobias. Nervousness. No matter your age or personality, everyone experiences anxieties and fears throughout their lives, and it never feels good. Recognizing and helping your kids understand how to deal with anxieties can prepare them to handle the unsettling experiences and challenging situations of life. This is the topic for our October 12, [...]
Parenting Against Bullying (#ourkids chat)
Mara Shapiro
Are these words of war? In a sense, yes. These are synonyms for bullying. And they are powerful words. Bullying has become pervasive in our society. From pushing and shoving to wars of words, to ganging up on the weak, to cyber threats and intimidation, these behaviours are disrupting the right to live a happy life.
A Case for Social Media in the Classroom – Today!
George Briggs
Many journalists and Egyptian citizens were on the ground in Tahrir Square and other parts of Cairo and Alexandria – posting on Twitter. Their view of events was markedly different from that presented by the mainstream media (and far more personal). Imagine the types of lessons that could be crafted if students had unfettered access to Twitter in their schools now. Teachers could ask groups of students to follow a specific Twitter feed, and in a collaborative activity have groups prepare a daily summary of events from their ‘correspondent’ on the ground (e.g. Sandmonkey), and share their reports with the class, or indeed the entire school via a blog.
When Social Networking Crosses the Line
Guest Author
Many parents don’t realize the pitfalls and even dangers that their kids can encounter through these social networks. Communicating via internet opens them up to a whole world of interaction (and with a lot of unknown people) that was not available even a couple of decades ago. This means that they may be vulnerable to a host of unacceptable behaviors that could be potentially damaging.
