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 Have you thought about the impact of social media over the last few years? Watching the video below reminded me of the impact and influence of social media. Social Media has changed the way we communicate and reaches a vast audience. It creates opportunities to collaborate with experts, engage with others and Continue reading Do You Know Why Social Media is Important?  Covenant Eyes is not only an internet accountability and filtering program, but a great family resource. They provide tips and share stories on their blog, send out newsletters to keep us updated and help us learn through e-books and webinars. I recently signed up for their brand new webinar, “5 Hidden Dangers Facing You and Your Continue reading 5 Hidden Dangers Facing You and Your Family – Webinar  Growing up in the world is not what it used to be. When we were kids, our parents let us play more or less how we wanted to, because they knew what we were doing and who are friends were. However, with the advent of the Internet, we are no longer privy to Continue reading Teaching Your Kids the Internet is Serious Business by Marie Owens  Today’s Guest Post is from Tshaka Armstrong, Founder and CEO of Digital Shepherds. I found Tshaka on Twitter and he is one of the top internet safety advocates I follow closely. Tshaka takes a hands on approach and his workshops and seminars provide hands on solutions for your online concerns. He takes you Continue reading Guest Post – Facebook’s New Safety Resources by Digital Shepherds   10 year old spends over $100 in one week for in-app purchases on iTunes. Ironically, that $100 was used to purchase brains, approximately 100 Zombie Farm brains. Imagine getting a statement from your bank that your account has been put on alert and to please call and verify recent purchases. When I called to Continue reading Watch Out for Those In-App Purchases, They Add Up Fast  A huge Apple fan, finally gets a MacBook! I have been a fan of Apple for quite some time, but my hubby (IT guy) always seems to put it off. Now that I am thinking about it, I understand his hesitation. If one family member gets a Mac, then the others will soon Continue reading Photo Booth on the Mac Helps You Get Creative and Have Fun With Pictures   Guest Post from Mary Kay Hoal Keeping an eye on all of your child’s online activity is close to impossible these days, especially with the recent surge of 3G/4G capable mobile devices. Smart phones have landed in the hands of almost every tween and teen, and as a result, it has left parents Continue reading Parents Guide to the iPhone’s Parental Controls 
We all make mistakes, but an “online” mistake can have devastating consequences. These mistakes are public, available to the world “online”, possibly permanent and part of your “online reputation”. One of my passions is to educate families on the advantages, opportunities and risks associated with today’s digital technology and the Continue reading Top 10 Mistakes Kids Make Online  Our kids are growing up in the “digital age” and being online is part of their everyday life. If your kids are not armed with internet safety knowledge they are at risk to the online dangers. Please click here to watch the video, The Importance of Protecting Kids Let’s look at some of the statistics from Continue reading Protecting Your Kids in the Digital Age  When I speak to parents about internet safety, one question they often ask is, “When should I start talking to my kids about inappropriate material or pornography on the internet?” My response, “as soon as they begin to use the computer.” If your kids accidentally go to a pornographic website, they will try Continue reading How to Talk to Your Kids About Inappropriate Material on the Internet |
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