Archive for the ‘Teens and Computers’ Category
The holidays are here and for many people it means family time and lots of it! Of course with teenagers today, they go at their own pace, in their own “space” whether it is in the digital world (though they are with you literally – they are zoned out) or they are with you with […]
Monitoring your kids’ online activity used to be relatively easy. You simply limited their web access to a family computer that was kept in an open and highly trafficked area of the home. Now, though, most teens are using their smartphones to access the web, which makes it much harder for parents to see and […]
Good parents want to teach their children to walk and run, but still protect them when they fall. Healthy parenting is finding a balance between opportunity and risk. Children need to have the opportunity to grow and explore with as little risk of endangerment as possible. As children transition to adulthood, it is the teen […]
Nearly every child in America is familiar with the Internet. And because children of today have grown up in a world with technology at their fingertips, most are savvy when it comes to using the Internet. In fact, most kids of today are better skilled with computers than their parents and their teachers. This is […]
Why Removing Your Information From Spokeo is So Important (And Your Kids Information too)
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Have you ever heard of Spokeo? If you haven’t, it’s time to learn about the new wave of “People Search” websites that allow users to find out nearly anything they’d like about someone, using only the internet. Sites like Spokeo consolidate various small bits of personal information that are available online about an individual, compiling […]
Let’s face it, our kids crave their privacy just like adults–but they are not adults. We want to give them their space, and trust them, however it is the outsiders that we worry about. Especially when it comes to virtually strangers! How to snoop on your kid when they are online? It sounds very sneaky, […]
Keeping kids safe online is a multi-faceted task. You need to make sure the security on your computer is adequate. Then you will need to set some parental controls on the computer. Next you will need to set some ground rules in your home about computer usage. You will find these and many more tips […]
Winter break is approaching and kids will likely be home alone during the span between Christmas and New Year’s Day with their new gadgets and electronic devices. Experts warn that many parents don’t know the risks associated with smartphones, tablets and PCs, which include access to inappropriate websites, downloading malicious apps and social networking dangers. […]
Technology is not only a critical part of learning, it’s an essential tool for communication and student-teacher engagement. Presented By: BachelorsDegreeOnline.com
Good Passwords vs Bad Passwords Everything requires a password in today’s world. Whether it’s logging onto our work computers, shopping on websites, or even locking smart phones, there are only so many passwords a person can remember. Then throw in the websites that force us to change those passwords every so often. No wonder […]
