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Announcing Annual Grant Awards in Honor of Gabe’s 14th Birthday
In honor of Gabe’s 14th birthday, we have announced our 2020 grant recipients.
Cyberbullying and Digital Drama
Learn about Cyberbullying, Digital Drama, and how to help kids be upstanders online. Expert Liz Repking shares professional advice and helpful ancedotes.
Digital Citizenship - Interview with Liz Repking of Cyber Safety Consulting
Carol Hufford Deely of Gabriel’s Light talks Digital Citizenship with Liz Repking, Founder/Principal of Cyber Safety Consulting, experts on Internet Safety Curriculum for middle schools, high schools and other organizations.
When, not if, your Teens & Tweens say, “You Don’t Trust Me!”
How to handle conversations with your teens and tweens around cyber safety when they say, “You don’t trust me!”
8 Actionable Tips to Keep your Tweens & Teens Safe Online
Follow these steps to ensure safety for your teens and tweens online.
Parental Controls - Are They Necessary?
The first post in our QuaranTeens + Tweens series. Learn why Parental Controls are so important and how to get started.
QuaranTeen + Tween Series
Gabriel’s Light has created this new series to help parents navigate these unprecedented times.
NBC 5 Chicago “As School Moves Online, Experts Urge Extra Vigilance From Parents”
As kids move to e-learning during the pandemic, NBC 5 reports on the importance of vigilance from parents.
CBS 2 Chicago “Mom Founds Gabriel's Light Organization To Prevent Youth Suicide”
CBS 2 Chicago covers our story helping others understand the importance of suicide prevention education and cyber safety.
CBS Evening News “New report links social media use to mental distress in teens”
CBS Evening News with Nora O’Donnell covered an important story on the dangers of social media and included an interview with founder Carol Deely.
Gabriel's Light on Podcast: Media Lounge
Carol Deely, founder of Gabriel’s Light, was interviewed on the podcast, The Media Lounge, to spread the importance of suicide awareness and prevention.
ABC7 Localish "Chicago Mom Encourages Dialogue After Son's Suicide
ABC7 Localish features Gabriel’s Light and helps share our story.
Chicago Tribune Features Gabriel’s Light
On January 10, 2020, the Chicago Tribune tribute wrote an article featuring our organization, Gabriel’s Light, which was founded to honor our son Gabriel who died by suicide at ate 12.
FOX 32 Chicago “Gabriel's Light illuminates the way for action on youth cyber safety”
Gabriel’s Light was featured on Fox32 Chicago to discuss youth suicide prevention and the importance of cyber safety for kids.