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    Why Student Scholarships Are So Important
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    • May 4
    • 3 min

    Why Student Scholarships Are So Important

    Applying for a scholarship takes time and effort, and students can begin to believe it’s not worth the struggle. However, with student...
    33 views2 comments
    Omegle Online Chat: What Parents Should Know
    Guest Author
    • Apr 20
    • 2 min

    Omegle Online Chat: What Parents Should Know

    With so many social media sites and apps on the market today, it can be hard for parents to keep track of what kids are doing online. It...
    276 views0 comments
    Online Gaming Slangs Every Parent Should Know
    Mauricio Prinzlau
    • Apr 7
    • 3 min

    Online Gaming Slangs Every Parent Should Know

    How many times have you walked past your kids’ room to hear them shout “He was camping!” or “Stop feeding them!” -- only to have...
    195 views0 comments
    Technology Legislation Works Best When Combined with Kids' Education
    Diana Graber
    • Mar 9
    • 6 min

    Technology Legislation Works Best When Combined with Kids' Education

    In his recent State of the Union address, President Joe Biden made history by calling for apps and websites “to prioritize and ensure the...
    144 views2 comments
    Parental Digital Literacy is the Key to Protecting Children Online
    Sam Bowman
    • Jan 13
    • 4 min

    Parental Digital Literacy is the Key to Protecting Children Online

    Ours truly is the digital age and, more than ever, we’re living much of our lives online. From earning a living to getting an education,...
    197 views2 comments
    What the Heck is the Metaverse and Should You Let Your Children Go There?
    Diana Graber
    • Dec 30, 2021
    • 6 min

    What the Heck is the Metaverse and Should You Let Your Children Go There?

    Last October, Facebook announced that it was rebranding itself “Meta.” The name change is a nod to the metaverse that founder Mark...
    1,388 views6 comments
    9 Ways to Make Social Media Safer for Children
    Guest Author
    • Oct 26, 2021
    • 8 min

    9 Ways to Make Social Media Safer for Children

    As parents, our two top priorities are to keep our children safe and to provide as many opportunities as possible for them to make the...
    885 views1 comment
    How to Protect Your Child from the Downsides of Online Life
    Jane Travis
    • Aug 17, 2021
    • 3 min

    How to Protect Your Child from the Downsides of Online Life

    Does your child spend a lot of time online? Are you worried about the impact it might have upon them? Then you need to read this article,...
    129 views0 comments
    How Google, Apple, and Facebook Use Your Private Information
    Guest Author
    • Aug 5, 2021
    • 4 min

    How Google, Apple, and Facebook Use Your Private Information

    The fact that businesses of all scales are collecting your online data probably doesn’t come as a surprise to you anymore. Google, Apple,...
    325 views2 comments
    How To Safely Baby-Proof Your Home with Modern Technology
    Sarah Hollenbeck
    • Aug 5, 2021
    • 4 min

    How To Safely Baby-Proof Your Home with Modern Technology

    In our current state of societally-driven innovation, child development and access to modern technology go hand in hand. Although we may...
    103 views1 comment
    Curated List of Games for Civic Identity
    Barry Joseph
    • Jul 30, 2021
    • 7 min

    Curated List of Games for Civic Identity

    This month I had the pleasure of working with Andy Robertson, who founded and runs the amazing Family Video Game Database, to highlight a...
    98 views0 comments
    Internet Safety Guide For Parents of Children with Autism
    Allen Brown
    • Jul 19, 2021
    • 4 min

    Internet Safety Guide For Parents of Children with Autism

    It's no wonder children are drawn to the Internet. There they can find a world of fun and exciting things to do. But, with accessibility...
    84 views2 comments
    A Quick Guide on How to Protect Your Home Computer from Viruses
    Allen Brown
    • Jul 8, 2021
    • 3 min

    A Quick Guide on How to Protect Your Home Computer from Viruses

    Ed. Note: We hope you grownups find these tips useful! They are topics we teach students about in Cyber Civics. Cyberattacks, viruses,...
    85 views0 comments
    7 Tips to Protect Your Privacy Online
    Gabe Nelson
    • Jul 8, 2021
    • 5 min

    7 Tips to Protect Your Privacy Online

    Ed. Note: We hope you grownups find these tips useful! They are topics we teach students about in Cyber Civics. Nearly everything today...
    152 views1 comment
    Why you NEED a VPN for Smart Home Devices in 2021
    Allen Dom
    • Jun 17, 2021
    • 4 min

    Why you NEED a VPN for Smart Home Devices in 2021

    The use of the Internet of Things (IoT) in smart homes has become mainstream now - and these devices have made our lives a lot easier....
    399 views2 comments
    How Much Screen Time, Sleep Time, And Study Time Is Just Right For Your Child?
    Allen Brown
    • Jun 9, 2021
    • 3 min

    How Much Screen Time, Sleep Time, And Study Time Is Just Right For Your Child?

    Many factors are at play when bringing up well-adjusted, happy kids, and modern life can sometimes make things even harder. From...
    205 views1 comment
    TikTok and Online Safety: What Parents Should Know
    Sophie Isbell
    • Jun 3, 2021
    • 10 min

    TikTok and Online Safety: What Parents Should Know

    If you’re the parent of a tween or teen, you’ve undoubtedly heard about the wildly popular social media app TikTok, a video-sharing...
    591 views0 comments
    How to Teach Your Child to Use Technology Ethically, Safely, and Productively
    Guest Author
    • May 25, 2021
    • 2 min

    How to Teach Your Child to Use Technology Ethically, Safely, and Productively

    Introducing your kid to programming and other online activities could help prepare them adequately for the future. However, the online...
    95 views2 comments
    Simple and Effective Ways To Protect Yourself Online
    Cyberwise
    • May 12, 2021
    • 4 min

    Simple and Effective Ways To Protect Yourself Online

    It’s never been more important to be tech-savvy about protecting ourselves online. The truth is that the moment new online security...
    128 views1 comment
    Chat With Us! Or, If You Prefer, Just Read Our Show Notes
    Diana Graber
    • Apr 24, 2021
    • 9 min

    Chat With Us! Or, If You Prefer, Just Read Our Show Notes

    Just like almost everyone else on Planet Earth, we've been using communication apps and platforms more than ever over the past year—Zoom,...
    52 views1 comment
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