The Blog of P.U.R.E. and Sue Scheff

One of my favorite parts of being a Parent Advocate is being asked to share great articles, tips and resources to help parents today.  When I was asked to share this one, I felt it would not only help parents of teenagers, but younger kids too.  11 Ways to Keep Your Kids Safe on their Cell Phones Each new generation of parents face obstacles and menaces with which the previous generation never had to contend. The changing times have brought with them a new, more complicated world in which our children must learn to live, to thrive and, most importantly of all, to survive. Contemporary problems arrive without guidelines on the best way to teach our children to stay safe and protect themselves or precedents to guide us in teaching them. It is our job as parents to define the method and provide clear guidelines our children can follow and live with. But when you are in uncharted waters whose depths and dangers frighten you, how are you supposed to steer your children to...

We have constantly said that although October is Bullying Prevention Month , we also consider it Cyberbullying Prevention Month , we have to continuously discuss awareness and educate our communities on curbing this type of cruelty - both offline and online 365 days a year. The fact is bullying is no longer limited to our playgrounds, school hallways, bathrooms or even the cafeterias - these bullies follow your kids home electronically through their devices. This is why it is imperative to continue to learn as much as you can about online abuse as well as offline. This past October we had some great experts, advocates and educators that contributed to helping parents, students and others learn more. I want to share some of my favorites here, as well as some that I have written for this month... there are many others, be sure to continue to share them on Twitter with me at @SueScheff or on Facebook. How Empathy, Kindness and Compassion Can Build Belongingness and Reduce Bully...