When police in Oregon recently arrested a teenager for his Facebook post, it became a vivid reminder to teens everywhere, that every single thing posted on social media channels is public—and can have real consequences. When the teen boasted about driving drunk and hitting a vehicle on New Year’s Eve, one of his Facebook friends Read more…
Simple words such as “like,” “comment,” and “in a relationship,” have taken on new—and arguably more powerful meanings—with the explosion of social networking in the past several years. Have you stopped to teach your kids the value and power of their digital clicks? The “Like” Button In the past, if you “liked” pepperoni pizza or Read more…
As social media becomes more integrated into everyday life, so too, the responsibility of being a good digital citizen increases when we log on and connect with real people. Did you know there are three tools on Facebook that can actually help save a life? A big thumbs up to Facebook developers who have wisely Read more…
It’s National Cyber Security Awareness Month. You may have noticed, October is the month in which news reporters, government agencies, non-profits and security companies work together to remind consumers that security is a huge deal and that it’s everyone’s responsibility. Take an inventory of your devices and online practices this month. Ask yourself: How can I improve my Read more…
Webcams have always been an area of concern for parents with online kids. Webcams can affect the safety and privacy of your children, but a website called Stickam poses an even greater risk. There are plenty of webcam sharing websites such as TinyChat and Chatroulette, but Sitckam is a little different. Chatroulette and Tinychat offers Read more…