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Bullies and bullying

by Carol Surya | addiction and depression, bullying, suicide | 4 comments

Bulling isn’t an inevitable part of growing up. Research shows that whether your child is being bullied, being the bully, or watching their friend being bullied, they need help. It affects everyone (even you as parents) and often has a major impact on children’s developing sense of self, school performance and self-esteem (even into adulthood).

13 ways to protect your teen from alleged “Blue Whale” suicide game

by Mia Von Scha | suicide | 5 comments

There is a rumour about an online game going around the teen and preteen world, known as “Blue Whale” (also called VT) that is creating a sense of panic amongst parents. So how do we save our children from becoming “Blue Whales” in the first place, or bring them back from the brink of death if they are already involved in something like this?