When your children are young, they may be fascinated or frightened by fairy tales involving trolls. In folklore, these unpleasant creatures may pop out from under a bridge or other dark place, and they are often vanquished by the story’s hero. As your children get older, they may come in contact with another type of troll that’s not so easily dispatched–the internet troll. Take a look at what you need to know about online trolling […]
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The question of when to give your child a cell phone is a common dilemma for today’s parents. There are several good reasons for a child to have a smartphone. A smartphone gives you the ability to communicate with your child at any time, it can be used as a classroom or educational aid, and it allows your children to socialize with their friends in a way that’s common to their generation. But there are […]
Some of the potential dangers online are obvious to you and your child. For example, as unpleasant as bullying might be, cyber bullies reveal themselves to be people your child will want to avoid if possible. But there are also online predators who may seem to your child to be trustworthy people – friends, or even romantic interests. These predators use a process called grooming to gain your child’s trust. What Is Grooming? “Grooming” is […]
Did you know that October is Bullying Prevention Month? It’s easy for parents to think of bullying as a school-related thing, but bullying can happen any place – even at home, thanks to the ability of cyberbullies to reach a teen no matter where they happen to be. Parents should take the opportunity this month to broach the subject of bullying with their teens. Take a look at some discussions that you may want to […]
For worried parents of teen drivers, there’s some good news: teens are less likely to drive drunk than they used to be. In fact, the drunk driving rate for 16 to 20-year-olds declined by 59% between 2012 and 2014. That’s huge! Unfortunately, there’s bad news too. Today’s teens may be drinking less, but that doesn’t mean that they’re fully focused behind the wheel. Distracted driving–in other words, driving without giving one’s full attention to the […]
Smartphones are an important part of modern teenager socialization. They’re also quite handy for parents – with a smartphone, you can always reach your teen if you need to. And, you know that your teen can always make an emergency phone call if they need to. But with all of these benefits come some potential pitfalls and dangers for your teen. It’s important to make sure that your teen uses their phone responsibly to avoid these […]
For a parent, the idea of your child being in danger from a shadowy stranger is one of the most frightening scenarios imaginable. It’s why you teach your child early to avoid talking to strangers. However, on the internet, talking to strangers may not seem so dangerous. Apps on your child’s cell phone may enable and even encourage them to talk to people they don’t know, and some of those people have nefarious intentions. Here […]
There are a lot of good reasons to encourage empathy in your teen. The ability to empathize helps people make and maintain relationships, enhances problem-solving ability, and improves the ability to work in a team—all of which are essential parts of a healthy personal and professional life. However, it can seem difficult to breed empathy in teens. This is especially true in an age where online communication has replaced face-to-face communication in many situations, which […]
Would your teen ever send a sexually suggestive picture of themselves via text or social media? If your teen received an explicit picture from someone else, would they share it publicly or send it to others? Most parents would like to believe that the answer to both of these questions is no, but sexting and revenge porn is a more common problem among teenagers than parents would like to believe. Here’s what you need to […]
The digital world is full of entertainment, social opportunities, and educational content. Unfortunately, it also contains dangers ranging from cyber bullies to predators and stalkers. Today’s parents must walk a fine line, allowing their children access to the good things that the internet has to offer while protecting them from the bad. Luckily, monitoring software can help you keep tabs on your child and give them guidance when it’s needed. However, your child may not […]
Every parent wants to protect their child from bullying, and today’s parents know that they have a new front to worry about. Bullying isn’t confined to the lunchroom or playground at school anymore – the internet has brought cyberbullying to anywhere your child happens to be, even their own home. Unfortunately, parents don’t always have all the facts that they need about cyberbullying to help keep their children safe. Take a look at some statistics […]
Keeping up with the current technology can sometimes feel like a futile effort. New apps, sites, and upgrades come out before you’ve even had a chance to get used to the old ones. But if you have kids, you have to do your best to stay on top of what’s happening in the cyber world, because there’s a good chance that your child is spending a lot of time there. Parental monitoring software can help […]
You’ve heard of Snapchat, but what do you know about Snap Maps? This new Snapchat feature has many users concerned for safety reasons. Parents of teenagers or children using Snapchat should be concerned as well. Here are some of the things you should know about Snap Maps. What Is It? Snap Maps is a feature that lets users see the location of other users on Snapchat. The tool is very specific, allowing users to pinpoint […]
Parents often worry about keeping their children safe from predators in the real world, but the fact is that there are plenty of online predators as well. In some ways, it’s easier for an online stalker to find and harass people than it is for an offline stalker. And of course, online stalking can easily become offline stalking under the right circumstances, which can be dangerous. Here’s what you should know about the possibility of […]
If you have children or teenagers, you need to know about parental monitoring software. Monitoring your children’s internet use is an important part of keeping them safe, but it’s a big job, and parents may not be able to handle it alone. Parental monitoring software can be an important tool in your toolbox when it comes to understanding your child’s internet use and heading off potential problems before they become serious. Here are a few […]