Tag: bullying

Navigating the digital playground. How to prevent cyberbullying in online gaming

November 23, 2023

The appeal of online gaming has captivated global audiences, transforming the way we play, interact and connect. As this form of entertainment continues to flourish, it brings about many benefits – from enhancing cognitive abilities to fostering social bonds. However, the virtual world is not without challenges. Is cyberbullying and hate speech casting a shadow … More Navigating the digital playground. How to prevent cyberbullying in online gaming

School’s out for summer, but it’s not time to let your cyber guard down

June 28, 2023

The beginning of the summer break is the perfect time for parents to remind their children about the importance of safe online habits. The sun’s out, and so is school. But despite our best efforts, the chances are that our children will spend the coming summer holiday period glued to their devices. Depending on their … More School’s out for summer, but it’s not time to let your cyber guard down

Stop Cyberbullying Day: Prevention is everyone’s responsibility

June 16, 2023

Strategies for stopping and responding to cyberbullying require a concerted, community-wide effort involving parents, educators and children themselves. Bullying of any kind can have a devastating impact on the victim’s well-being and life. Physical bullying, also known as face-to-face or in-person bullying, is still an issue in schools, with many researchers saying that its long-term consequences can be even … More Stop Cyberbullying Day: Prevention is everyone’s responsibility

Don’t feed the trolls and other tips for avoiding online drama

May 31, 2021

You may not be able to escape internet trolls, but you have a choice about how you will deal with them – here’s how you can handle trolls without losing your cool. The term “internet troll” is widely associated with an online commenter or discussion participant whose sole aim is to stir up havoc by … More Don’t feed the trolls and other tips for avoiding online drama

Safeguarding children against cyberbullying in the age of COVID‑19

March 3, 2021

As screen time has increased, so has the risk of cyberbullying. What you can do to help protect your children from online harassment? It’s been almost a year since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic, and people everywhere have been doing their best to adhere to regional and national stay-in-place … More Safeguarding children against cyberbullying in the age of COVID‑19