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Cyberbullying has become an all-too-common event in daily life. The Pew Research Center tells us that 66% of all Americans have witnessed online harassment, while 41% have experienced it themselves. Who are the bullies? They can be your classmates, co-workers or...

Paris Hilton recently urged lawmakers on Capitol Hill to reform young congregate care facilities in the U.S.  You may know of Paris Hilton – but do you know her whole story? Until she recently shared her personal traumatic experiences during her teen years,...

Since 1999, every state has passed laws to address the problem of school bullying. Public awareness about bullying and the harm it causes has increased, and many school districts have adopted anti-bullying policies. Yet, bullying has become an even greater problem. To...

Legal Considerations for College Students Parents of college students living away from home have much to consider. In addition to obvious matters such as living quarters and class schedules, there are legal considerations. Did you know that when a child turns 18, many...

Being a parent isn’t easy. It is hard enough to make it through each day having bathed, fed, and kept your child reasonably happy. On top of all that, you are also legally responsible for the independent acts of your mini-me. Really. Let’s look at some of the...

Cyberbullying Protection The hardest problems facing children should be the ones that they find on their math tests. Unfortunately, for many, their academic challenges are nothing compared to their social struggles: nearly one in three U.S. students reports...