by admin | Feb 25, 2013 | Parenting
It’s not uncommon for parents to feel the warring urges to be both a “cool” parent and a strict, overly-protective authoritarian one to ensure that your child doesn’t make the same mistakes as his peers. With access to an entire world at their fingertips and social...
by admin | Feb 24, 2013 | Parenting tips
With the start of Spring Break around the corner (and summer soon after!), some people, including our teens, will be traveling abroad. Nothing can put a damper on fond memories of a trip faster than sticker shock from your wireless bill. To help customers keep charges...
by admin | Feb 22, 2013 | Internet Safety
The Internet is a powerful resource that connects you to the rest of the world and helps you access knowledge in the blink of any eye. It can also, however, put you in the precarious position of sussing out legitimate offers versus complete cons. These 15 Internet...
by admin | Feb 21, 2013 | Parenting
Parenting is daunting from the beginning. When children are born they are so small and helpless and most of us have no idea what we are doing. They seem so fragile in our large unsure hands. And then as they grow we worry that we are giving them all the right tools to...
by admin | Feb 20, 2013 | Parenting tips
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...
by admin | Feb 19, 2013 | Bullying
February 27th is Pink Shirt Day. Bullying is problem throughout the world, no one is immune to this issue. Bullying is a major problem in our schools, workplaces, homes, and over the Internet. Bullying and the prevention of it has become a major focus in our schools...
by admin | Feb 17, 2013 | Privacy
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...
by admin | Feb 13, 2013 | Parenting tips
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. A recent study shows that young men who frequently bully their peers are also more likely to perform acts of domestic violence as adults. Parents, schools and our community need to know there are many resources they...
by admin | Feb 12, 2013 | Parenting tips
The question is no longer whether you are going to give your teenager his own cell phone but at what age you allow him to have his own cell phone. This is largely going to depend upon you and the maturity level of your teenager (which is something that only you as a...
by admin | Feb 11, 2013 | Cyber Safety
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...
