You’ve fed them, helped them with homework, and dropped them off at practice, but have you Googled your kids lately? This may not be the first thing on your “to do list” for the day, but it’s a wise practice when it comes to online safety. While filtering software helps you monitor where they go 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…
The web is packed with free learning tools that will strengthen your understanding of the online culture, its tools and its phenomenal capabilities. The sites we’ve listed are free and often include video and podcast learning options. Explore these sites and make it a goal to learn a little more each day about the online 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…
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…
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…