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AI-Enhanced Cyberbullying: The Dark Side of Teen Innovation

10/13/2024 By Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

AI-Enhanced Cyberbullying: The Dark Side of Teen Innovation

AI technologies are reshaping every aspect of society, including the darker side of online behavior. More than ever, it is crucial to recognize how AI tools are being abused in ways that go beyond traditional cyberbullying. From deepfakes that have the ability to distort reality, to pure AI-generated content that spreads misinformation, teenagers are now wielding Thor-like power to harm their peers. This isn't just an evolution of bullying; some say it’s a psychological game that parents may not yet fully comprehend. Understanding Cyberbullying in 2024: How Technology Has Evolved Cyberbullying has always been a constant threat to teenagers, but in 2024, the game has changed. What started as online harassment or even cruel messages has … [Read more...]

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Tips to Teach Kids to Set and Achieve Goals

1/23/2023 By Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

Tips to Teach Kids to Set and Achieve Goals

Kids are naturally goal-oriented. When they see or discover something they want, they'll often do all that they can to get it. Whether it's reaching for a distant cookie jar to filch a secret snack, pining away for a specific toy, or wishing that they could read to themselves, kids have an inherent knack for wanting and doggedly pursuing things. However, their early goal-setting skills are impulse-driven and ill-defined. One large part of teaching kids how to establish and achieve goals is instructing them to hone their focus. Surprisingly, when goal-setting lessons are effective, increased focus is also one of the many benefits that children enjoy. Following are seven helpful tips for teaching your kids how to aim high and achieve what … [Read more...]

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Sleep Deprivation and Parental Controls: How to Ensure Your Kids are Safe from Media Exposure

8/11/2022 By Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

Sleep Deprivation and Parental Controls: How to Ensure Your Kids are Safe from Media Exposure

Living in a world where we have so much content available to stream provides no end of excitement. Families have their choice of content to watch, and the possibilities are limitless. However, there are a few downsides, with sleeplessness being one of them. Being sleep-deprived leads to health problems, as well as poor academic performance. However, parental controls help you control how much screen time kids get daily. Read on to learn more about sleeplessness and how parental controls can be a significant preventative. Sleeplessness and its effects Sleeplessness or sleep deprivation is when a person receives an insufficient amount of sleep every night. Most adults require at least seven hours a night for optimal … [Read more...]

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Why Every Single Business Needs A YouTube Channel

11/26/2021 By Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

Why Every Single Business Needs A YouTube Channel

by Jen Ongkit One of the most important aspects of any business strategy today is having a social media presence. What if you could show your brand in front of thousands or even millions of people every day? Yes, correct - through YouTube. Business owners have been struggling with the question of "should I have a Youtube channel?" for years. YouTube is a platform that can be used by any business, no matter the size. The only thing you need to get started is a secure Google login, then upload your video content. With YouTube, businesses can reach an audience they would never have been able to otherwise with little effort on their part. It's simple: if your business doesn't have a YouTube channel (yet), it needs one. Why? Keep … [Read more...]

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How to Make Yourself More Appealing to Prospective Employers

6/5/2018 By Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

How to Make Yourself More Appealing to Prospective Employers

Are you hoping to secure a new job? Are you struggling to move forward with your applications? Are you willing to put the work in to achieve your goals? If your answer to these questions is yes, now is the time to switch up your approach. Instead of doing the same thing over and over again and hoping for the best result, you need to take control of the situation. There are so many ways for you to make yourself a more appealing candidate, so it is important that you are embracing every opportunity that comes your way. If you are wondering how to do this, you should begin by taking on board the following ten steps. With any luck, they will help you to create an application that will knock the socks of your potential employers. They will also … [Read more...]

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7 Ways To Parent A Child With ADHD

5/30/2018 By Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

7 Ways To Parent A Child With ADHD

ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition that affects many children across the world, perhaps as many as 11 percent. Being a parent of a child with this condition is not easy, and presents many more challenges than parenting a child without ADHD would do. In this case, being a good, attentive parent is a great start, but it may not be quite enough to keep your child happy. The good news is, with a little research and a lot of love, it is always possible to parent a child with ADHD brilliantly. Here are some useful tips for remember. Know That There Are No Perfect Children No parent likes to think that there is something different (in a potentially negative way) about their child and it can be easy to look at … [Read more...]

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How to Increase the Value of Your Home Before You Sell

5/22/2018 By Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

How to Increase the Value of Your Home Before You Sell

Making the decision to sell your home and move is a big one, there are many factors to consider before you think the time is right. What are the house prices like? Is there interest from potential buyers in your area? Will you get a good price for your home? These factors might not always be positive, but there is one area that you can try to improve - your house price. By doing these few things (or better yet, by embracing a key Scandinavian styling concept), you might be able to add a considerable amount to the value of your property. Get Your Home Inspected Although you can do many of the essential repairs and renovations that need doing to your home yourself, there might be other issues that you might not know. It is best to hire an … [Read more...]

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3 Things You Should Consider when Living Off the Grid in Colorado

5/16/2018 By Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

3 Things You Should Consider when Living Off the Grid in Colorado

Off-the-grid living is becoming a real possibility for a number of people due to advances in technology on all fronts. However, this is not a decision to be made lightly. Many preppers make mistakes when going off-the-grid for the first time, though the number of mistakes is reduced if you take the time to think things through first. Here are 3 things you should consider when living off the grid in Colorado. Why You’re Doing It Some people may want to live off the grid to help them live in balance with nature. In this case, before you go looking for an off-the-grid property, consider other ways to save on your utility bills. Others are looking at off-the-grid living for a sense of security in case disaster strikes. However, you’ll still … [Read more...]

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An Ever-Shifting Arena: Why Recent Court Ruling Will Restructure the Gig Economy in California

5/11/2018 By Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

An Ever-Shifting Arena: Why Recent Court Ruling Will Restructure the Gig Economy in California

An unprecedented move by the California Supreme Court left the gig economy in shambles on Monday. The court ruled that employers based in the economy must shift their hiring model, and treat workers who carry out ‘work related businesses as full-time employees. This ruling is deemed to have far-reaching consequences for companies such as Uber and Lyft, which for years have thrived under the previous work-model. New Ruling set to restructure the playing field So here’s exactly how the new ruling is expected to transform things. For example, suppose the owner of a pet shop hires a plumber to come fix one of their leaking sinks. In such a situation, the plumber would not be considered an employee of the pet shop because his or her trade is … [Read more...]

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Six Ways To Be More Mindful In All Areas Of Life

1/19/2018 By Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

Six Ways To Be More Mindful In All Areas Of Life

Being mindful is something that more of us could certainly benefit from in all areas of life including at home and work. Mindfulness is about being aware of the present moment and enjoying that, rather than worrying about everything else that may or may not happen (especially if there is nothing you can do about it either way). It can take some time to get used to being mindful, but there are specific practices that will help you along your mindfulness journey. Here are some ideas about bringing mindfulness into all areas of your life, even if those areas are normally stressful ones.   Meditation If you find trying to fit meditation time into an already busy day difficult, then try to break it down into much smaller chunks of time. … [Read more...]

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