Tips For Parents

Difficulty With School

When You Get Called Into School To Speak to The Resource Teacher

Getting a phone call from the school is almost always a bad thing.  Either your child has done something wrong, or he/she is doing poorly with the schoolwork.  But when you get a phone call from the resource teacher, you know it’s serous.  Read more

Internet Safety – Nothing to Hide

The Internet is a beneficial and helpful resource. However, the Internet does have a darker side. It is possible, and necessary, to help children and teens to benefit from the good and useful aspects of the net while avoiding the bad. Read more

Internet Filtering/Monitoring Software

Part of a good solution to the problem of Internet dangers is installing filtering/monitoring software on your computer.

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Children and Pornography – An Ever-Increasing Concern

The primary focus of ViaTheNet.ca is to highlight the many benefits of the Internet. The Internet is a powerful teaching and learning tool. However, there are also some dangers associated with Internet use. Read more

Unhealthy Influences Online

The Internet is a great tool for teaching and learning.  There are many benefits to using the Internet.   Obviously, however, not all websites and individuals online are appropriate or fit for our children.  Read more

Solution to Internet Concerns – Parental Supervision

Although there are risks associated with using the Internet, these technology-induced risks can be mitigated.  Like any other tool, the Internet can be used for good or for bad.  Read more

Harm or Loss Caused by the Internet

Technology and the Internet are undoubtedly beneficial teaching and learning resources.  However, as with most useful tools, there are some inherent dangers associated with using the Internet.  Read more

iPad & iPhone Art

The iPhone is a great device for producing artwork.  Read more

iPad Educational Tool

The iPad is a new exciting device from Apple.  All iPhone apps can be used on the iPad “right out of the box”.  Because the iPad is much bigger than an iPhone, the content appears bigger and the work area is larger.  Consequently, the iPad is much better and easier for children to use.  Read more

Parent Resources

Here are some useful links for parents. Read more