McAfee recently distributed a press release and the line that caught my eye was, “Now is the time for parents to model good behavior and etiquette.” This wasn’t something you’d normally expect to see from a major security company, so intrigued, I read on. Instruction in etiquette and good behavior is something we could all probably Read more…
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You may have a laptop, desktop, netbook, notebook, Ultrabook, tablet, Mac, or mobile phone. You might be single, married, or have ten kids. Either way, you probably have at least one, if not six or more, devices requiring comprehensive security. My family of four has 12 devices, all of which I do my best to Read more…
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This is one video that I hope goes viral. I would like to think that I would jump right in, but after watching that video I am afraid that I might not move quick enough in the precious seconds one would have in that moment. What about you? Would you help? My kids know to Read more…
Tags: child safety, cyber bullying, cyberbullying, good parenting, kids online safety, online safety
Every once in a while, I come across a great source of information that I just have to share. One of my “cyber buddies” in Australia sent me a link to a must watch video called “Tagged”. This film by the Australian Communication and Media Authority’s Cybersmart Program is short, beautifully produced and succinctly covers Read more…
Tags: cyberbullying, cybermom, sexting, teens
Since so many kids are headed back to school this week, I thought I would do a post for educators and parents. Cyberbullying is still a major concern for parents, teachers and kids alike. I did a seven part series last year discussing everything from what it is to how to handle cyberbullying. So when Read more…
Tags: cyberbullying, cybersafety, how to talk to kids, how to talk to teens, kids online behavior, social networking
In my blog on video games, I touched upon the long holidays and the addiction to the PC that seems to develop among young children. My friends later told me that their computers became slow, and even crashed, by the time summer ended! The most popular activities on the computer include net surfing, social media Read more…
Tags: cyber addiction, cyberbullying, online child safety, online dangers
If you are dealing with cyberbullying, you may be wondering where to turn first. 1. Is this a situation where talking to the parents will help? 2. Is this a situation in which school can help intervene? 3. Is it time to call your local police and get advice from them? Think carefully about contacting Read more…
If your child is the victim of cyberbullying, you have a few questions to ask yourself and figure out: 1. How far has the bullying gone? 2. Is this something that can be handled by your child changing their behavior, such as not communicating with the bully or blocking the bully? 3. Where do I Read more…
Tags: cyberbullying, kids safety
Talking to teens about cyberbullying is a different story. If you have a teen and haven’t already been discussing online safety, you should start. If my teens are any example of the “typical” teen, they already know everything there is to know about the Internet and don’t need me teaching them anything about online safety! Read more…
Tags: cyberbullying, how to talk to kids, how to talk to teens
So now that we have an idea of what a cyberbully “looks” like, I thought we would touch on how to talk to your kids about bullying. As I began writing, I realized that I had a lot to say so I am breaking this particular topic into two parts. In today’s blog I want Read more…
Tags: cyberbullying, tweens
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