-May 43 minWhy Student Scholarships Are So ImportantApplying for a scholarship takes time and effort, and students can begin to believe it’s not worth the struggle. However, with student...
Guest Author Apr 202 minOmegle Online Chat: What Parents Should KnowWith 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...
Mauricio PrinzlauApr 73 minOnline Gaming Slangs Every Parent Should KnowHow many times have you walked past your kids’ room to hear them shout “He was camping!” or “Stop feeding them!” -- only to have...
Diana GraberMar 96 minTechnology Legislation Works Best When Combined with Kids' EducationIn his recent State of the Union address, President Joe Biden made history by calling for apps and websites “to prioritize and ensure the...
Sam BowmanJan 134 minParental Digital Literacy is the Key to Protecting Children OnlineOurs 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,...
Diana GraberDec 30, 20216 minWhat 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...
Guest Author Oct 26, 20218 min9 Ways to Make Social Media Safer for ChildrenAs parents, our two top priorities are to keep our children safe and to provide as many opportunities as possible for them to make the...
Jane TravisAug 17, 20213 minHow to Protect Your Child from the Downsides of Online LifeDoes 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,...
Guest Author Aug 5, 20214 minHow Google, Apple, and Facebook Use Your Private InformationThe fact that businesses of all scales are collecting your online data probably doesn’t come as a surprise to you anymore. Google, Apple,...
Sarah HollenbeckAug 5, 20214 minHow To Safely Baby-Proof Your Home with Modern TechnologyIn our current state of societally-driven innovation, child development and access to modern technology go hand in hand. Although we may...
Barry JosephJul 30, 20217 minCurated List of Games for Civic IdentityThis month I had the pleasure of working with Andy Robertson, who founded and runs the amazing Family Video Game Database, to highlight a...
Allen BrownJul 19, 20214 minInternet Safety Guide For Parents of Children with AutismIt'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...
Allen BrownJul 8, 20213 minA Quick Guide on How to Protect Your Home Computer from VirusesEd. Note: We hope you grownups find these tips useful! They are topics we teach students about in Cyber Civics. Cyberattacks, viruses,...
Gabe NelsonJul 8, 20215 min7 Tips to Protect Your Privacy OnlineEd. Note: We hope you grownups find these tips useful! They are topics we teach students about in Cyber Civics. Nearly everything today...
Allen DomJun 17, 20214 minWhy you NEED a VPN for Smart Home Devices in 2021The use of the Internet of Things (IoT) in smart homes has become mainstream now - and these devices have made our lives a lot easier....
Allen BrownJun 9, 20213 minHow 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...
Sophie IsbellJun 3, 202110 minTikTok 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...
Guest Author May 25, 20212 minHow to Teach Your Child to Use Technology Ethically, Safely, and ProductivelyIntroducing your kid to programming and other online activities could help prepare them adequately for the future. However, the online...
CyberwiseMay 12, 20214 minSimple and Effective Ways To Protect Yourself OnlineIt’s never been more important to be tech-savvy about protecting ourselves online. The truth is that the moment new online security...
Diana GraberApr 24, 20219 minChat With Us! Or, If You Prefer, Just Read Our Show NotesJust like almost everyone else on Planet Earth, we've been using communication apps and platforms more than ever over the past year—Zoom,...