Posts Tagged ‘Online Safety’
posted by admin on Cyber Safety, Cybersafety, Digital citizenship, Internet Safety, Online activity, Online image, Online profile, Online Safety, Parenting, Social media, Social Networking, Teens and Technology
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What does digital citizenship mean to you? As the world of technology and social media continues to expand, parents especially need to pay attention to raising respectful digital citizens. From the moment our kids are old enough to understand, they are taught about manners, kindness, respect for others, and proper etiquette to their elders. Many […]
posted by admin on Cyber Safety, Facebook, Facebook safety, Fake Facebook Accounts, Internet Safety, Online Safety, Parenting, Parenting Blogs
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I was tired of reading the articles about teens exiting Facebook. I am sure the studies are done efficiently, but I still know that teens will be teens. Recently I wrote an article for Huffington Post Parents, “Are Teens Really Leaving Facebook?” As I said, I doubt it — it is more likely they are […]
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Have you ever posted a picture and later regretted it? Have you ever sent your friend private photos that you believed were not going to be shared with anyone but her, and suddenly they are are over social media sites? Recently I wrote an article for the Huffington Post, Online Reputation Doesn’t Take Holidays Off. […]
posted by admin on Cyber Safety, Identity theft, Internet Privacy, Internet Safety, Internet Scams, Online activity, Online Privacy, Online Scams, Online Security
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The holidays are an exciting time for most people and as we go gift shopping for family and friends, it is important to remember that cybercriminals and scammers are excited by the dangerous opportunities the holidays create. Fraud is more common than you might think; According to Fox Business, one in ten adult Americans were […]
posted by admin on Cell Phone, Cell phone safety, Cyber Safety, Internet Privacy, Internet Safety, Online Privacy, Online Safety, Online Security, Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting tips, Social media, Social Networking, Teens and Technology
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Every year when the holidays roll around more kids are introduced to more gadgets! In reality, it doesn’t take a holiday for a child to receive a gadget. With the latest study showing that 95% of teens having access to the Internet, chances are very good your child is one of them. My philosophy has […]
posted by admin on Bullying, Bullying prevention, Cyberbullying, cyberbullying prevention, Cybersafety, Internet Predators, Internet Privacy, Internet Safety, Online harassment, Online Privacy
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Children have the right to be protected from being hurt and mistreated, physically or mentally, they have a right to privacy. We all share a collective responsibility to guarantee these rights are enforced and enable children and young people to play, learn, develop, and participate, both offline and online. The video below is brought you […]
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As many people, the weekend can be a time to browse the web. This weekend, I was completely thrilled to come across an article titled “Best Blogs for Digital Parents.” Being someone that is interested in cybersafety and parenting — I clicked on it and imagine my surprise when I realized that my own blog […]
posted by admin on Bullying, Bullying prevention, Cyber Safety, Cyberbullying, Cybersafety, Facebook, Facebook safety, Online Privacy, Online Safety, Online Security, Parenting
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It’s no secret that from cyberbullies to online stalkers and predators, teens face an increasing range of online threats. What can parents do to help their teens protect themselves online? Did you know: 62 percent of teenagers have witnessed taunting and other cruel behavior online. 23 percent say they have been victims of cyberbullying.
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Remember the old Nigerian email scam? People received emails from an alleged Nigerian general’s widow asking for financial assistance to recover money in exchange for a handsome payout. Most people recognized it for what it was, but many fell for it. According to Snopes.com, this and other 4-1-9 scams took in more than $100 million […]
posted by admin on Bullying, Bullying prevention, Bullying Prevention Month, Cyber Safety, Cyberbullying, cyberbullying prevention, Cybersafety, Internet Safety
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Even though October is National Bullying Prevention Month, not everyone is getting the memo. Tragic news continues to surface following Rebecca Sedwick’s tragic suicide in Florida last month. Just last week, Jordan Lewis, a 15-year old boy from Illinois, committed suicide, leaving behind a note stating he was tired of life and overwhelmed by the […]
