In case you were wondering, wonder no longer. Yes, someone will Google your child. And it will matter. Be it a scholarship committee, a potential employer, a teacher, or a hoped-for University, your child’s digital footprint will be gathered and judged sooner or later. It’s hard to accept that while your child should be carefree Read more…
Privacy. It’s the hottest topic online and if you are still not too concerned about it now—you will be. The rapid growth of social networks, geolocation services, and data mining daily puts your personal information at risk. Think you are in the clear? Just spend a few minutes on sites like Spokeo and you may have Read more…
It’s natural to assume our kids understand words and concepts that are commonplace to us. But when it comes to online safety—it’s best not to make assumptions. With the explosion of texting, sharing, and the 24/7 digital banter, any day is a good day for a primer on words that daily intersect with our kids’ Read more…
While the Internet is ripe with incredible opportunities for learning and connection, most activities considered to be “entertaining,” can also be abused to the point—some argue—of addiction. Online addictions such as gambling, pornography, shopping, and living in “alternate” or “virtual worlds” have increasingly hit the headlines as the world becomes increasingly wired. In addition, recent research Read more…
“Should I allow my child to have her own blog?” It’s a good question and one we often receive from parents. Our answer is a resounding Yes—blog! blog! blog! But do so wisely. Blogging can open up an incredible world of learning, self-expression, and technical skills for kids of almost any age. More and more Read more…
It’s rare that money jingles in our pocket or gets hidden between the mattresses for a rainy day. The way you grew up—and the tangible presence of money—isn’t the same experience for your 21st century cyber kid. As digital natives, our kids have grown up with an entirely different view of money: Money is plastic, Read more…