Posts made in December, 2015

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It’s a Sad Day When Parents Need To Purchase Cyberbullying Insurance!

Posted by on Dec 14, 2015 in Blog | 0 comments

It’s a Sad Day When Parents Need to Purchase Cyberbullying Insurance!   Oh how the world has changed in fifteen years since the cyber world, social media and apps became dominant players.  Now there is cyberbullying insurance available in the U.K.   Chubb Insurance  is offering their policy holders who buy their personal insurance additional cyberbullying coverage which can be use to pay for counseling and victims’ lost income if they are off work for a week or more. It may even cover relocation expenses if the victim has to move. Sadly, cyberbullying has become all too common place and a big...

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Number of Friends on Facebook Linked to Increased Stress Hormone in Kids

Posted by on Dec 1, 2015 in Blog | 0 comments

Number of Friends on Facebook Linked to Increased Stress Hormone in Kids A new study finds that more than 300 friends on Facebook increase cortisol levels in kids. Cortisol is the stress hormone.  Cortisol plays many roles in the body.  It helps the body with regard to metabolism including the use of glucose and fat for energy.  It also helps the body manage stress.  Cortisol levels can be altered by many conditions, such as emotional or physical stress, injury, activity and infection. Did you ever think that the number of friends your child has on Facebook may have an impact on cortisol levels and...

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