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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  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 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 A few days ago, I made my 5 minute debut on our local morning show, Great Day Houston. It was quite an experience. I am used to speaking in front of groups and although I get a little nervous, I am in control of the situation. If I “blank out” or can’t remember what to say, Continue reading Cyber Safe Family Featured on Local Morning Show, Great Day Houston Is a 6 year old too young for their own email account? Read this post from Digital Mom Blog, a mother whose 6 year old has her own email account and then let me know what you think in the comments below. The 6-Year Old Gets a Gmail Account by Molly at DigitalMomBlog.com My husband was home Continue reading Is a 6 Year Old Too Young For An Email Account? What do you get when you mix chat and video with the chance of roulette? Some might say a fascinating new website, and others would say a risk not worth taking. Chatroulette is one of the newest sites kids are hearing about and one parents need to know about. The idea behind Continue reading Don’t Let Your Kids Take a Chance on Chatroulette? Today I have a guest blog from NHL veteran Paul Ranheim and his business partner Brian Lawson; co-founders of the PG Key, an award winning computer safety device recently featured on the TODAY Show. The PG Key is a great new tool helping parents keep kids safe everyday!
Technology helps, Continue reading Technology Helps, But Kids Mostly Need Your Parenting to Avoid Online Dangers How often do you type in the address of a site directly into your browser’s address bar? Most people that know the site name, choose to type it directly into the address bar. It’s faster than searching and filtering through your list of results. If you choose to do this, check the spelling before you Continue reading Be Careful What You Type in the Address Bar When I decided to focus on internet safety, I put together (with the help of SimpleK12) a list of the Top 10 Internet Safety Concerns for Parents. I recently shared this Top 10 list, along with my Online Safety Presentation, during a PTA meeting. Based on recent experiences within our home, this Continue reading Top 10 Online Safety Concerns |
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