Social Networking and Internet -Safety Information

Mary Kay Hoal is a nationally recognized internet safety expert and the founder of Yoursphere.com  This site for parents is the #1 source for family social networking and internet safety information.  Please check this site out. I will link the web address to the right of this post.

CBC News: What Parents Can Do To Stop Cyberbullying.

If parents are looking for some assistance, this CBC article appears to be good at helping parents with engaging in conversations with their child.

　

What parents can do to stop cyberbullying

By Althea Manasan, CBC News

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/10/12/cyberbullying-strategies-parents-q-a.html

Most Kids Don't Bully

October is "Bullying Awareness Month", but when is "Most Kids Don't Bully Month?"
I stumbled across a wonderful blog post by Larry Magid at www.huffingtonpost.com. I have created a link just to the left of this post. I am sure you will enjoy the read.

Just One More Game....more details!

Hi everyone!  I'd appreciate it if you could network this email with family members/caregivers that might appreciate knowing about this topic and/or support group - thank you!

October's 'in the know' topic and speaker are:

"Just One More Game..." Parenting and Video Games - presented by Dr. Tyler Black;  B.Sc., MD, FRCPC - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Today, video gaming is a normal, everyday part of childhood behaviour. However, because it is new, many people wonder what effect gaming will have on children. This session will highlight what we currently know about gaming, what the myths and realities about "addiction" are, and how parents can make informed decisions about their child's gaming.

Date:  Wednesday, October 10, 2012 - Time: 6:30 - 9pm

6:30 doors open (social time) 7:00pm 'webinar' 8:00pm sharing and support

Locations: Shuswap Family Resource Centre - corner of Alexander and the TransCanada Hwy, Salmon Arm.

If you would prefer to watch the webinar from your home computer, please rsvp your 'seat' to forceintheknow@gmail.com - no later than 3pm on October 10

You can also view previously recorded 'in the know' webinars for going to the home page of our website http://www.forcesociety.com and clicking on the link "Click here to access previously recorded 'in the know' sessions'

If  you have any questions or concerns, please let me know!

Monica

Monica Kriese

Marketing & Technical Support

Support & Resource Co-ordinator - Salmon Arm

The F.O.R.C.E Society for Kids' Mental Health

Corporate Address: P.O. Box 91697West Vancouver, BC, V7V 3P3

http://www.forcesociety.com

email:

monica@forcesociety.com

Phone: 250-833-6100

'As families, we've been there'

"Just One More Game...." Parenting & Video Games

"in the know" is a monthly networking and information sharing session that provided a topic expert on what parent/caregivers really want to know.  Sponsored by The F.O.R.C.E.  This is an opportunity to share so that everyone is "in the know". Sessions are provided as a webinar through home internet and group webinar viewings are available in participating communities.

Salmon Arm & Area Community Viewing Site; Parent Information & Networking Session - Shuswap Family Resource Centre:
Just One More Game..." Parenting and Video Games.
Presented by Dr. Tyler Black
Wednesday Oct. 10th, 2012
6:30pm to 9:00pm
For more information and topics go to www.forcesociety.com or email monica@forcesociety.com or phone 250-833-6100
All Welcome!

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 I am trying to expand my followers!  I placed a blurb in the October school newsletter encouraging parents, students and others to sign in and have a look. 

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