It’s hard to believe that summer is right around the corner and for some places, it’s already here! With school out of session, screen time for tweens and teens is likely to increase as they make plans with friends and share photos from vacations. There’s a good chance that much of that time will be … Continue reading Summer Safety in the Online World
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I Promise I’m Still Here
For just a quick moment I want you to imagine me walking up to a lone microphone standing on an empty stage. It’s lit by a spotlight and everything else is dark. The stage. The audience. Darkness. Then I emerge and walk up to the microphone. I even tap it a couple times for comedic … Continue reading I Promise I’m Still Here
10 Quick Online Safety Tips For Teens and Tweens
Sometimes a new year is all about getting back to the basics. It’s a great time to recharge and refresh and, most importantly, remind yourself about the important lessons learned from years past to move forward with great wisdom and ease. So with that in mind, I wanted to share some quick tips (hopefully a … Continue reading 10 Quick Online Safety Tips For Teens and Tweens
Resolve to Stay Safe Online
It’s the first day of a new year and the time when people are making big plans for what they want to accomplish in the days and months to come. While many of those goals are centered around getting into shape, going on a lavish vacation, or saving up for a dream house, I do … Continue reading Resolve to Stay Safe Online
Internet Safety Tips for Holiday Travel
Wow! We are just one week away from Christmas and, if you’re anything like me, you had no idea it was this close! With all the hustle and bustle of the busy holiday season, it’s sometimes easy to forget about keeping ourselves safe in the online world. Here are a few tips to keep you … Continue reading Internet Safety Tips for Holiday Travel
Cyberbullying: We Still Need to Be On Alert
Truth be told, tracking down any solid numbers on cyberbullying has proven hard. I know because I have spent the better part of the night searching for them. In all of this, I have found many conflicting statistics on the subject. This is mostly because the surveys being run are among smaller, control demographics. One … Continue reading Cyberbullying: We Still Need to Be On Alert
Pokémon Go Update Encourages User Safety
Okay. I'm sure at this point people are getting sick of me talking about Pokémon Go but I honestly can't get over how much hate the app is getting. Now, I will argue that there are a number of updates I'd still like to see come to the app but if I'm being honest, they … Continue reading Pokémon Go Update Encourages User Safety
What Parents Should Know About DisneyMix
Disney has thrown their hat in the social media messaging ring. This may come as a surprise to some but Disney has been in the social media business for a while with popular platforms like Club Penguin and Marvel Kids. The app serves to be a contender with apps such as WhatsApp, Snapchat, Facebook Messenger … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About DisneyMix
Instagram Launches “Stories”: What Parents Should Know
I've found, over the past year, the best way to describe the difference between Instagram and Snapchat is by looking at how we share. For Instagram we are highlighting moments from our day or week in a one off way that sticks around forever. Snapchat allows a you to share so much more by posting … Continue reading Instagram Launches “Stories”: What Parents Should Know
The Internet is For Porn: Important Information Parents Should Know
Anyone who has attended one of my workshops knows that I'm not the biggest fan of statistics. They are tough to fully track and they change at the drop of a hat. However, a conversation with a friend about kids and pornography got me a tad curious about the numbers, especially since the conversation spawned … Continue reading The Internet is For Porn: Important Information Parents Should Know
Breaking Down Digital Walls 