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    • Sue Scheff: Cyberstalking and Internet Defamation Documentary - Don't Miss It! November 9, 2009
      For everyone and anyone that is reading this, you use the Internet. I recently watch the most compelling and disturbing documentary. I almost feel like Oprah when I say – you have to watch this! I have never been so moved to anger, rage, and other emotions that we are now confronted with because of monsters that lurk online.My recent book, Google Bomb, is th […]
    • Sue Scheff: Kids Who Hide Their Illiteracy November 7, 2009
      Source: Connect with KidsKids Who Hide Their Illiteracy“You always found a way to get out of it, and you got further and further behind 'cause you weren't understanding what you were reading.”– Chad, 18 years oldOne in 7 American ... 32 million ... can't read according to a new study released by the U.S. Department of Education. And some among […]
    • Sue Scheff: Bullying in Schools November 5, 2009
      Its seems that bullying is a growing and stinging problem. Years ago we remember being teased or made fun of, but today it seems bullying has become more vicious and malicious. We now know that sticks and stones can break your bones - but words CAN hurt you! The emotional damage can sting a lot longer than a physical injury.Take the time to be an educated pa […]
    • Sue Scheff: Teen Gang Rape, Teen Sexual Abuse, Teen Dating Violence November 3, 2009
      With the recent gang rape of a 15 year-old girl in Richmond, California, our country is awakening to one of the ugliest forms of abuse to teens. Sexual abuse, assault and rape of teens are horrendous and more attention needs to be brought on this subject.Teen dating violence and abuse is an issue parents need to be aware of and learn more about. Love is Not […]
    • Sue Scheff: Habits of Highly Successful Teens November 2, 2009
      I believe we all want to see our teens succeed. Here are some fantastic insight and advice from Education.com.Source: Education.com7 Habits of Highly Successful TeensFor teens, life is not a playground, it’s a jungle. And, being the parent of a teenager isn’t any walk in the park, either. In his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, author Sean Covey […]
    • Sue Scheff: Outrageous School Policies: What Parents Can Do October 31, 2009
      Has “zero tolerance” gone too far? I hear from parents regularly and I must admit, although I completely understand safety of our children is always a priority, some of the suspensions or incidents that land immature young students in alternative school situations, can be troubling – debatable at least. I believe each incident should be reviewed individually […]
    • Magnolia Christian School formerly Carolina Springs Academy Alert October 30, 2009
      Are you at your wit's end and desperately searching the Internet for help for your out of control teen? Is your child a good teen making some very bad choices? Failing in school? Underachieving? Defiant? Runaway? Teen drug use? Teen drinking?Are you considering a Residential Treatment Center (RTC), Therapeutic Boarding School (TBS), Emotional Growth Pro […]
    • Sue Scheff: Hiding Drugs From Parents October 29, 2009
      Wake up parents and read this critical article if you suspect your teen is using drugs. One of the most important parts of this article is the opening your lines of communication with your child. Are you noticing a change in behavior? Withdrawn? Depressed? Changing peer groups? Becoming secretive? Be an educated parent - you will have a safer teen.Source: Co […]
    • Sue Scheff: Holiday Safety Tips for you and your Teens October 27, 2009
      As we are now approaching the holidays, many people will be in malls or shopping plazas. It is time to review some tips to insure you and your family’s safety.Be sure to go over these with teenagers and caregivers.•When parking your vehicle to go shopping, remember where you parked it! Write it down if you have to. This can save you time and frustration afte […]
    • Sue Scheff: Stop Teen Violence and Bullying October 26, 2009
      Last week the horrific story of the fifteen year old, Michael Brewer, who was doused in alcohol and set on fire by other teens! The story literally stunned our community. According to the Miami Herald, the doctors say he is making significant progress. The five teens are charged with aggravated battery in the attack earlier this month at a Broward County apa […]

Sue Scheff: Teen Internet Addiction

WRAPPED IN THE WEB – Teen Internet Addiction
By Sue Scheff
Introduction
In today’s society, the Internet has made its way into almost every American home. It is a well-known fact that the web is a valuable asset for research and learning. Unfortunately, it can also be a very dangerous place for teens. With social networking sites like [...]

Face to Face – Talking Online – Taking it Off Line

Source: ReputationDefender Blog
 
Taking it Offline: The Lingering Importance of Face-to-Face Networking in a Digital World
With the rise and blossoming of online networking sites like LinkedIn and ClaimID, many people, especially younger people, are doing the majority of their business networking online. This phenomenon is not anything new, and it has been covered in this blog and elsewhere.
 
But while [...]

Sue Scheff: Slime Online – What is Google Saying about You?

Yesterday my co-author, John Dozier  and I, announced our exciting new book that will be released in fall 2009 from Health Communications, Inc.  Then I read this article that I could really identify with. Slimed Online from Portfolio.com.
Michael Fertik, CEO and Founder of ReputationDefender, was powerful force in helping these women fight for their online [...]

Sue Scheff: Teen Internet Addiction

Finding a Healthy Balance
Warning Signs your Teen May Be Addicted
Psychological and Physical Signs and Symptoms
If you are worried that your teen may be suffering from an unhealthy addiction to the Internet, there are many physical and mental warning signs to watch for. Many of these symptoms are very similar to those of depression and anxiety, [...]

Sue Scheff: Don’t Let the Web Kill what You Love

As someone that knows firsthand how the Internet can create you into someone you barely recognize, Michael Fertik is one of the pioneers in helping people maintain their online image.  This is not about changing who you are, but letting people see the real you.  Today there is so much Internet Gossip that separating it [...]

Dozier Internet Law: $11.3 Million Sue Scheff Defamation Judgment Confirmed on Appeal

Dozier Internet Law is constantly battling the scofflaws of the web. On the one hand, the Internet as a whole opens up the world to everyone. On the other hand, it opens up the world to, well…to everyone. Defamation laws and related judicial interpretations evolved historically at a time, and in an environment, in which there were inherent protections [...]

Dozier Internet Law: Wikipedia’s Death Is Greatly Exaggerated

I am always fascinated by what one of the leading Internet Lawyer, John Dozier, Blogs about. I have to share it on my Blog – hoping that more and more people will see that there will be positive changes eventually online – the wild, wild web is growing. What is fact and what is fiction? [...]

Sue Scheff: ReputationDefender Grows as Internet Abuse Increases

As a victim and survivor of the wicked web (at times), I was vindicated at a jury trial for damages when I was awarded over $11M for the defamatory comments posted about me.
I credit my attorney, David Pollack, for successfully proving to the jury how I was damaged (defamed) online.  Remember, free speech does not condone [...]

Parents Universal Resource Experts (Sue Scheff) Bullies in Cyberspace

By www.Education.com
Everyone remembers the school bully in their lives. Maybe they stole your bike, or bloodied your nose, or spread a nasty rumor that had you hiding out in the bathroom. Whatever they did, they made life miserable. But as bad as they were, you could identify them, predict their behavior and try to steer [...]

Sue Scheff: Top Ten Blogger Personas: The Mobosphere Unveiled by John Dozier, Esq.

This has been one of my favorite Blogs and Articles describing a variety of personalities of people that simply have nothing better to do than harm others with their evil keystrokes.

Top Ten Blogger Personas: The Mobosphere Unveiled by John Dozier, Esq.
Ever since Congress passed Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act giving immunity to [...]