October is National Bullying Prevention Month which raises awareness around bullying and encourages kids to embrace kindness and inclusion. While bullying has always existed, cyberbullying presents new challenges. On social media,...
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It can be heartbreaking to realize this is happening. Parents can be left wondering how this behavior started and how they didn’t notice it sooner. At DFT and Bark, we...
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Imagine living in a glass house. Think about everyone watching what you do and how you spend your time. A bit terrifying, right? Today, many kids are living in a...
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The New York State Public Service Commission recently recognized Dunkirk and Fredonia Telephone Company, Cassadaga Telephone Corporation and DFT Local Service Corp. for providing excellent telephone service to consumers during...
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By Haley Zapal, Bark At Bark, we’ve witnessed firsthand just how prevalent cyberbullying is among today’s kids. More than 60% of tweens and 70% of teens have experienced it, either as...
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Ever wonder about the safeguards your child’s school puts in place for online activities? Many schools have rules in place when it comes to web blocking for all devices on...
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By Haley Zapal What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the word “cyberbullying?” For many parents, it conjures up images of darkened rooms, computer screens, and...
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When temperatures are rising outside, here are some tips to keep you cool and comfortable this summer. 1. Get Smart About Thermostats With a Honeywell Home smart thermostat, you won’t have to...
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It’s that time of year again! Picture it: the smell of brand new school supplies, first-day outfits that slap (that’s kid-speak for “cool”), and freshly packed (and mostly healthy) lunches....
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Summer gives us time to enjoy the outdoors doing everything from barbecues to swimming. But, it also is a time for summer storms that can cause high winds, tornadoes, hurricanes,...
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