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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  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  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 Summer is here and parents are looking for ways to keep their kids safe when they go online. Kids online usage increases over the summer and so do the risks. Please make sure you are talking to your kids about summer safety and be sure to include online safety and tips to stay safe. Today’s Guest Continue reading Top 10 Tips on Keeping Kids Safe With Technology This Summer What can a mom do when her son is being bullied at school and the school won’t help? How can a mother protect her son when the bullying is so extreme that he attempts suicide not once, but twice? I found out what one mom did when she was faced with this Continue reading Mom Finds a Way to Deal With Bullies When School Doesn’t One of the reasons I love social media is that I am able to connect with incredible people like Christopher Burgess. Last year when I began focusing on internet safety, I began following @BurgessCT on Twitter. He always shared helpful information including internet safety and security tips. I always looked forward to his Continue reading 12 Tips To Keep Mom’s Laptop Safe by Christopher Burgess  Most parents I know think of an online predator as someone who is targeting kids in a sexual manner. But many social media predators target kids to gain personal information for credit card theft, or to steal personal identities. My guest post today is from Dr. Keith Kanner, a licensed and certified Continue reading Predator Uses Online Gaming to Lure Kids, Find out How & Why |
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