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Memes, dance challenges, social awareness: looking back on TikTok’s tumultuous yearIf you’ve been sleeping on popular video-sharing app TikTok, it’s time to wake up.Dec 14, 2019
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4 in 10 young Canadians have sent a sext, report saysA new report is putting a spotlight on the unauthorized sharing of sexual photographs among teens.LifestyleFeb 7, 2018
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What parents need to know about ‘ghost apps’ used to hide sextsA massive sexting scandal involving at least 100 students at a Colorado high school is drawing attention to apps that allow kids to hide sensitive content in plain sight on their smartphones.LifestyleNov 9, 2015
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VISR app aims to help parents understand, discuss issues facing kids onlineA new app provides parents with insight into their kids' online lives and encourages parents to have open communication about responsible online behaviour.CanadaSep 3, 2015
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How to teach your kids about online privacyTeaching kids about online privacy and safety has become a new priority for parents – but how do you start the conversation?LifestyleMay 22, 2015
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Should back-to-school lists include mobile phones?Education experts weigh in on whether mobile devices distract children from learning or help them.CanadaAug 29, 2014
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How to balance school demands with screen time limitsGoodbye summer, hello studying and homework. How parents can help their kids balance the demands of school work with the need to limit screen time.EducationAug 8, 2014
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Canadian youth dismiss racist, sexist comments online as jokes: reportWhile the majority of Canadian students think that racist and sexist online comments are wrong, many dismiss them as jokes, according to a new survey.CanadaJun 19, 2014
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Why online porn is worse for your son than your dad’s sexy magazines were for youCellphones for teens can mean easy access to online pornography and the ability to forward sexts with one click--and they may not realize the consequences.CanadaMay 29, 2014
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‘Mean Girls’ stereotype inaccurate depiction of cyberbullying in CanadaA national survey finds that what we think we know about "mean girls" and the "bully-victim" relationship doesn't accurately depict Canada's youth.CanadaMar 18, 2014
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