A cyber-safety expert has explained a new sextortion scam targeting teenage males. Sunrise host Monique Wright was outraged to learn of a new sextortion scam targeting teenage boys, as cybersecurity experts issued an urgent new warning for parents to be on the lookout. The mother-of-three became furious during a chat with cybersecurity expert Susan McLean […]
Kathi Sullivan told how alcohol led to her daughter Taylor’s sudden death. Her husband, Chris Sullivan, a former NFL player and Super Bowl XXXVI Champion, spoke about his experience with pain pills and other drugs and how they permanently altered his life. Both stories offered insight on the importance of adolescent decision-making to Pelham Memorial
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Recent research suggests that well-adjusted teenagers have stronger non-cognitive skills, such as self-control, grit and resilience. This program will focus on how Mahwah, NJ parents can help foster those skills in a supportive environment without arguing. Specifically, it will present techniques such as mindfulness meditation, effective communication and using natural highs as healthy coping mechanisms
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We’re all looking for ways to eliminate stress. And it’s possible to be successful at at least reducing it sometimes, but stress itself is inherent in the human condition, says Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, author of Stress Wisely: How to Be Well in an Unwell World. “Our survival is based on us utilizing our stress systems to increase
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Feeling anxious about Monday morning the night before? It may be the Sunday Scaries. Here’s what they are and what to do about them. If you’ve ever felt a sense of work-related anxiety and dread on Sunday, you’re not along. The “Sunday Scaries” is a term that refers to the dread or angst that many
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These days there is so much discussion of mental health and wellbeing that it might argued that awareness campaigns like the Mental Health Awareness Week drawing to a close in the U.K. today and the month-long initiative that runs for another 10 days in the U.S. have done their job. On the other hand, it
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“The most beautiful waves come from the biggest storms.” This is the message that Seawolves took away from “A Better High”, an event held by author, speaker and comedian, Matt Bellace. The presentation focused on the statistics of substance abuse and how students can achieve happiness naturally. The Director of Student Involvement at SSU, Mo
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This weeks conversation is with a truly incredible Australian, Susan McLean. She is Australia’s foremost expert in the area of cyber safety and was a member of Victoria Police for 27 years. Widely known as the ‘cyber cop’ she was the first Victoria Police Officer appointed to a position involving cyber safety and young people.
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Dr Matt Bellace talks to students and parents about the teenage brain, risk-taking and natural highs. ISZL was delighted to welcome Dr Matt Bellace to our school to discuss teenage brains and the importance of finding natural highs. Matt Bellace, PhD, is an author, psychologist and stand-up comedian who advocates for teenagers making healthy choices
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Nearly 30 years ago in Vancouver, British Columbia, Cara Filler witnessed the car crash that took the life of her twin sister, Mairin Johnston, a day after their 18th birthday. Johnston’s boyfriend was speeding in a sports car, going roughly 100 mph in a 30 mph zone. His brakes locked, and he lost control of
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