Cyber Safe Family http://www.cybersafefamily.com What does your online reputation reveal? Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:08:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Parents Must Take a Stand When it Comes to Digital Devices http://www.cybersafefamily.com/parents-must-take-a-stand-when-it-comes-to-digital-devices/ http://www.cybersafefamily.com/parents-must-take-a-stand-when-it-comes-to-digital-devices/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:24:33 +0000 admin http://www.cybersafefamily.com/?p=951 iStock Photo

Have you ever read something that made you feel guilty?  I did, today.

It was a post by my friend Tshaka Armstrong at Digital Shepherds. I wanted to share it with you because as a mother to a 10 & 12 year old, I find myself caving in on some

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]]> http://www.cybersafefamily.com/parents-must-take-a-stand-when-it-comes-to-digital-devices/feed/ 0 Do You Know Why Social Media is Important? http://www.cybersafefamily.com/do-you-know-why-social-media-is-important/ http://www.cybersafefamily.com/do-you-know-why-social-media-is-important/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:07:12 +0000 admin http://www.cybersafefamily.com/?p=927 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

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]]> http://www.cybersafefamily.com/do-you-know-why-social-media-is-important/feed/ 0 5 Hidden Dangers Facing You and Your Family – Webinar http://www.cybersafefamily.com/5-hidden-dangers-facing-you-and-your-family-webinar/ http://www.cybersafefamily.com/5-hidden-dangers-facing-you-and-your-family-webinar/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2011 06:11:37 +0000 admin http://www.cybersafefamily.com/?p=878 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

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]]> http://www.cybersafefamily.com/5-hidden-dangers-facing-you-and-your-family-webinar/feed/ 0 Teaching Your Kids the Internet is Serious Business by Marie Owens http://www.cybersafefamily.com/teaching-your-kids-the-internet-is-serious-business-by-marie-owens/ http://www.cybersafefamily.com/teaching-your-kids-the-internet-is-serious-business-by-marie-owens/#comments Tue, 10 May 2011 18:58:56 +0000 admin http://www.cybersafefamily.com/?p=853 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

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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

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]]> http://www.cybersafefamily.com/watch-out-for-those-in-app-purchases-they-add-up-fast/feed/ 1 Photo Booth on the Mac Helps You Get Creative and Have Fun With Pictures http://www.cybersafefamily.com/photo-booth-on-the-mac-helps-you-get-creative-and-have-fun-with-pictures/ http://www.cybersafefamily.com/photo-booth-on-the-mac-helps-you-get-creative-and-have-fun-with-pictures/#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2011 04:26:30 +0000 admin http://www.cybersafefamily.com/photo-booth-on-the-mac-helps-you-get-creative-and-have-fun-with-pictures/ 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

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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

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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

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Please click here to watch the video, The Importance of Protecting Kids

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