Need Help Setting Up Family Settings for the Xbox LIVE

Parents Must Take a Stand When it Comes to Digital Devices

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

Continue reading Parents Must Take a Stand When it Comes to Digital Devices

Do You Know Why Social Media is Important?

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?

Watch Out for Those In-App Purchases, They Add Up Fast

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

Predator Uses Online Gaming to Lure Kids, Find out How & Why

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

Top 10 Online Safety Concerns

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