Parent U

State regulations on bullying help to protect our schools and communities. Do you know what laws are on the books in your state? Click here for our analysis: http://1.usa.gov/GBZ4ph.

The next Parent U webinar, Sexting: A False Sense of Popularity, is set for Tuesday, March 19, 7-8:00 p.m.
Presented by Steve Schreiner, NEWESD 101, for parents of children in grades 3-12. Join us!

Parent U Parent U is a new program designed especially for parents of children from birth through high school. Our mission is to connect parents with experts who can provide guidance and resources they need to keep their children safe, healthy and engaged in school.

Toddler calls 911 16 times, mom gets citation Jessica May's 1-year-old daughter has called 911 dispatch 16 times since last month. After Astoria police repeatedly warned Way against allowing her toddler to play with her cellphone, they issued her a citation of improper use of emergency reporting system.

Keep Your Baby Safe in a Play Yard Starting February 28, 2013, testing for play yards will be more rigorous. Learn about the new standard.

A teenager recounts her experience with bullying in this Columbian article

Columbian.com - Teen recounts su***de attempt due to bullying Katlyn's bullying began in fifth grade.

It's not too late to register for tonight's webinar: CYBER-BULLYING: A Child’s Nightmare, Tues., Jan. 29, 7-8:00 p.m. Presented by Jan Kennel, for parents of children in grades PreK-12.

Two Teen Suicides influenced by social media...read the full story from KATU

Two teen su***des influenced by social media KATU On Your Side Investigator Anna Canzano has learned that disturbing messages and online postings on two popular websites – Facebook and Instagram – preceded the deaths of Anna Ishikawa on January 12th and Isabelle Sarkinen on December 5th.

Share this post and honor the legacy of Dr. King by encouraging the youth in your life to speak up against bullying and be more than a bystander.

Parents, have you signed up for Parent U’s Cyberbullying webinar? Connect from the convenience of your own home, Jan. 29, 7-8:00 p.m. Sign up at www.parentu.net

If you know of a child in immediate risk or danger, call law enforcement right away. Report instances of online child exploitation to the National Center For Missing and Exploited Children's Cyber Tipline. Reports may be made 24-hours a day, 7 days per week at www.cybertipline.com or by calling 1-800-843-5678.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Parent U webinars featured in the Columbian newspaper

Columbian.com - Webinars teach parents about Internet safety Educational Service District 112 is launching its parent outreach program, Parent U, with a series of Internet Safety webinars beginning in January. Topics include cyber-bullying, sexting and more.