A special in the Miami Herald last month discusses internet safety for children well as some of the issues surrounding kids and technology. The article gives advice for parents on related subjects including monitoring teens’ online activity, educating themselves on new technology and social media platforms, and teaching kids to protect their personal information online. […]
“Glued to their phones.” That’s how observers describe most teens, kids, and young adults these days. Even for older adults, disconnecting can require effort. These behavioral patterns can lead to difficulty with face-to-face interaction, dangerous driving habits, obesity, or simply missing out on real life. In our day, preventing a technology dependency requires parental guidance
If internet safety is totally out of your comfort zone, and the thought of your kids online makes your heart stop, you’re not alone. Gwyneth Paltrow agrees. The actress gave an interview with BlogHer last month detailing her struggle with setting limits for the internet with her kids. Her 11 year old daughter, Apple, has
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Teaching internet safety to children is undoubtedly important. But parents often find themselves at a loss for what and how to teach. U.S. News and World Report offers these six tips from the University of Michigan Health System. 1) Explain that not all websites are appropriate. Make sure children know which sites are acceptable
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David Koh, Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency chief executive, reminded the world that “The internet was not built for safety; it was designed for the quick sharing of information.” The internet has become our way of life. Most of us work, shop, bank, and socialize online. It requires less of our precious resources of
Do you SnapChat? If so, you are one of 100 million people who love to send quick “Snapz” to friends or family. Even if you are not a part of this social media craze, you probably have heard plenty about the app as well. After all, SnapChat = sexting, right? Not necessarily. Just like
In this new age of technology, children are practically born reaching for the latest (or nearest) electronic devices. Maybe you vowed that your child would never be tainted by exposure to a screen, or maybe it just wasn’t a big deal to you. Regardless of your initial opinion, your child was probably introduced to videochatting
Recently Pope Francis gave a press conference on his plane en route from Sarajevo to Rome. Among other things, he spoke out on the dangers of pornography and unhealthy dependence on technology. Speaking of the media, according to The Telegraph, he said, “There are dirty things, from pornography to semi-pornography, to programmes that are empty
Pinterest is one of the most popular social media networks right now, but it operates a little differently than Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. This post will give you an idea of how Pinterest works, some possible safety hazards, and whether or not your teen is ready to join. A couple decades ago, some people
Facebook is going the way of MySpace, at least with the teen and tween crowd. While only 45% of teens use Facebook now, 76% are on Instagram! For those of you who feel a little out of the loop, Instagram is a social media website and app used for sharing pictures and short videos
