Tomorrow I have the pleasure of sitting beside John Walsh, esteemed host of America’s Most Wanted, as we discuss the important topic of keeping your family safe in the digital age. Cox Communications and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children recently issued its annual Tween Internet Survey. Parents, teens, and tweens ages 10…
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Tips to Strengthen Passwords and Prevent Spam & Attacks
Facebook is the most recent high profile site that has fallen victim to hackers who have exploited security holes. With users subjected to porn and unwanted images, now is a good time to assess your passwords and change them to make them more secure. What can you do? “Password” is not a password. These days…
Fooz Kids: Convenient Kid Friendly Online Portal with Parental Controls
Thank you to Fooz Kids for providing me with an All-In-One pack to review. The opinions I’ve expressed here are solely my own and represent my honest viewpoint. About Fooz Kids Fooz Kids is a new application that allows parents to control their child’s exploration of the internet in an age appropriate way. It provides…
Kids Online Behavior & Safety: Recent Stats and More Resources
I’m passionate about educating families to keep kids safe online and developing awareness about potential risks of having kids on the internet because the online landscape is constantly changing. We know that the internet is a treasure trove of educational activities, helpful online communities, our go-to for information, but also poses real risks that can…
Tragic Tale of Sexting at Yahoo MotherBoard Summit Serves as Chilling Reminder of Importance of Internet Safety
The Yahoo MotherBoard Summit agenda was jam packed with tons of information but I was most interested in the Online Safety Roundtable featuring Catherine Teitelbaum, Policy Director for Yahoo Safely and Anne Toth who serves as the Vice President and Head of Privacy for Yahoo. After a welcome, Catherine Teitelbaum showed us a video featuring…
Little Miss Techie: Motivated Learner and Independent Googler!
Six year old Little Miss Techie has been very curious about which animals see in color. She knows that dogs do not but has been wondering about her grandparents’ sheep. Being the motivated learner that she is, she tried to find the answer in our nonfiction books about animals here at home. We’ve talked about…
Join BitMoms to Win Software & Handmade Spa Products!
Even though June was Online Safety Month, there is an ongoing need to know what internet tools are being used in your home and for constant conversations about the risks and rewards of being online in order to keep your family safe. Last month I made a big leap when I decided to take a…
Internet Safety Resources for Parents to Keep Kids Safe Online
As a blogger, school technology magnet coordinator, and social media consultant, I spend my days immersed in technology. Having recently participated in Mom Congress, Wired Safety’s Wired Kids Summit in DC, and through my regular conversations with tech-savvy and tech-scared parents, I keep hearing about the great need for parent education regarding social networking, social…
COX Communications’ 5th National Teen Summit on Internet Safety
If you have teens or tweens in your life, Blogalicious‘ bLink wants to make sure that you are aware of this upcoming event on Tuesday, June 15 in Washington, DC and is extending the invitation to all local parents. Details and RSVP information below! Cox Communications will hold its 5th National Teen Summit On Internet…
Google Chrome Windows Users Can Quickscan to Detect Viruses
In honor of June being Internet Safety Month, how do you protect your computer from viruses and malware? If you are a Google Chrome user, you can now download BitDefender’s Quickscan for free. If you aren’t familiar with Chrome, this free browser is becoming increasingly popular as a browser of choice for Mac, PC, and…
