Is This Facebook Email a Fake?

Verifying that an email came from Facebook is incredibly simple, but only if you know where to look. It's too bad that Facebook seems to be sending legitimate mail that raises these flags. Just how do you determine if an email that seems to be from Facebook is legitimate? The best security suites are good at detecting phishing emails, but what if you want to check a particularly tricky message for yourself? This article shows you how. 

| PCMag https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/is-this-facebook-email-a-fake

5-Minute Film Festival: Turning Bystanders Into Upstanders Against Bullying

Transforming bystanders into "upstanders" is an effective strategy for bullying prevention. This collection of videos and resources will show students how to speak out when they see someone being bullied.

This October, for Bullying Prevention Month, empower kids by showing them how one person can make a difference when it comes to bullying. It takes courage to move from being a bystander, who is merely observing cruel behavior, to being an upstander, who speaks up against it. I've gathered some resources for you to help teach the kids in your life to be upstanders instead of bystanders, starting by simply choosing kindness and inclusion.

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/film-festival-bullying-prevention-upstanders

 

Ways Parents Can Encourage Positive Digital Behavior and Prevent Cyberbullying As the weather cools and schools close for winter break, your child may spend more time inside. More time inside can mean more time online. Worried about the risks of cyberbullying? There are things you can do to encourage positive digital behavior in kids. As a parent, you can create trust with your children by starting honest conversations. A discussion with your child is an opportunity to communicate values. Establish expectations about your family’s digital behavior and explain what is appropriate to view or share online. Make sure your child knows which apps can and cannot be used. Make time to check in with your child about their experiences online. Talk to them about their interactions and address any risks of cyberbullying. Be clear that you are trying to look out for them and that you want to have open dialogue with them. Listen to their concerns and share your point of view. To minimize the risk of cyberbullying or harm from digital behavior, parents can: Set clear expectations about how to represent yourself and treat others online Learn about the harmful effects of cyberbullying and potential legal issues, like hate speech and sexting Be clear about what content can be viewed or shared Identify which apps are appropriate for your child’s use and which are not Limit the amount of time that a child can spend online or on their devices Model positive, respectful digital behavior on your own devices and accounts Read more on StopBullying.gov.

Resources for Preventing and Reporting Cyberbullying  Download the “How to Prevent Cyberbullying” guide for parents, caregivers, and youth Learn how you can report cyberbullying on social media apps, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, and Snapchat For teachers, review the Warning Signs a Child is Being Cyberbullied or Is Cyberbullying

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How to Prevent Cyberbullying : A Guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Youth

https://www.stopbullying.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Cyberbullying%20Guide%20Final%20508.pdf

Insanely Awesome Adventures Online

Brand new resource! To help parents support their young kids’ use of digital technology, the faculty at the MARC (Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center) have created a new addition to the Insanely Awesome Book Series. Insanely Awesome Adventures Online uses rollicking rhyme, colorful illustrations, and gentle humor to help kids aged 5-7 understand how to use digital technology safely and responsibly. https://amzn.to/3ypTRTv 

Pressures and Dangers of Social Media: A Personal Story

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Pressures and Dangers of Social Media: A Personal Story | Lee Health
https://www.leehealth.org/health-and-wellness/healthy-news-blog/mental-health/pressures-and-dangers-of-social-media-a-personal-story

Young People's Use of Online Safety Tools

 

In 2021, there isn’t a simple answer about how Generation Z relates to the digital world. They are simultaneously enthusiastic yet trepidatious, seeing both value and risk in spending time online. They understand that this technology plays a crucial role in their lives, and therefore they may need to live with some risk to their online safety to reap the rewards. While the technical and social terrain of young people’s digital lives may be complicated, we see that there is interest, aptitude, and willingness to continue trying to make the online world a better and safer place.

This report aims to center young people's attitudes and experiences in the discussion around online safety, learn from their feedback about what remains difficult, and provide parents, educators, and industry with better blueprints to continue creating solutions. 

Source: Family Online Safety Institute

https://www.fosi.org/policy-research/managing-the-narrative?mc_cid=09dae4a9f6&mc_eid=724059a0e1