6 Back-To-School Tips for Digital Parents
It's that time of year again! New school supplies, new clothes, and preparing for a new year of learning. As a mom of two, I know the...
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Cynthia Lieberman, Co-Founder, CyberWise.org
- Aug 9, 2016
- 4 min
UCLA TEDX: Ideas Worth Spreading in Higher Ed
Enter on stage is Dr. Tara Prescott, a Lecturer in Writing Programs and Faculty in Residence at UCLA, donning complete scuba gear with...
Peter Kelley
- Jul 26, 2016
- 4 min
Social Media and High Schoolers: Will They Ever Learn?
This first-hand account of the secret digital lives of high school students comes from newest Cyber Civics team member Peter Kelley, who...
Roy Rasmussen
- Jul 25, 2016
- 3 min
How to Store and Protect Your Family's Digital Documents
At one time, most families kept important documents in a fireproof lockbox or safe. At one time, most families kept important documents...
Diana Graber
- Jul 10, 2016
- 2 min
PD Learning Network and Cyberwise Partner to Provide Badges for Digital Literacy Training for K12 Ed
Key partnership connects leading digital literacy and online safety education for teachers and administrators with rigorous,...
Ross Ellis, Founder and CEO STOMP Out Bullying™
- Jun 28, 2016
- 4 min
Cyberbullying Doesn't Take a Summer Vacation
As students begin their summer vacations, the one thing many are not looking forward to is their return to school in the fall for fear of...
Sue Scheff, Internet Safety Expert and Author
- Jun 28, 2016
- 4 min
Why Are Kids Bystanders Rather Than Upstanders (Offline and Online)? Empathy!
Did you know that when a bystander decides to step in on behalf of a peer who is being harassed, 57 percent of the time the bullying is...
Cynthia Lieberman, CyberWise.org
- Jun 14, 2016
- 4 min
The Good & The Dad: 12 Great Daddy Bloggers
It used to be a good man was hard to find, and a daddy blogger was even harder! Well move over mom, there’s a new dad in town. The good...
Taylor Mead
- Jun 14, 2016
- 2 min
The New Reality of Graduating in the Social Age
As a recent graduate from Fordham University, I couldn't help but notice the popular tendency for others my age to hide their social...
Jennifer McDonnow, Kids Email
- Jun 13, 2016
- 2 min
Is Your Grandpa Connected?
It's so easy to stay connect to loved ones today. We have access to Skype, texting, and social media to keep our family and friends...
Diana Graber
- Jun 6, 2016
- 3 min
Who's Winning: Kids or Screens?
A couple notable studies regarding children and technology use were recently released. Both strongly suggest that when it comes to our...
Brittany Oler
- Jun 2, 2016
- 3 min
10 Smart Phone Etiquette Rules to Live By
Not too long ago, in a time far far away, families had one phone and one phone number. If your household was lucky enough, you may have...
Diana Graber
- May 26, 2016
- 2 min
A Snapchat Feature Parents Should Know About
Late last year, an 18-year-old girl named Christal McGee was driving her father’s white Mercedes when she pulled out her phone and opened...
Toni Birdsong
- May 17, 2016
- 4 min
#HDM: Decoding the Latest Wave of Teen Cyber Slang
Do you get a little confused looking through your teen’s Instagram or Twitter feed lately and seeing a crazy amount of new code-like...
Janel Maitland, Co-Founder and CEO, Frienedy
- May 3, 2016
- 1 min
Top 10 Favorite Apps for Moms
We like to call Janel of Frienedy, the "Queen of Apps" because she always has the best app recommendations for busy moms. So here—just in...
Brittany Oler, Kids Email
- May 2, 2016
- 2 min
Send a Special Message to Your Mom for Mother's Day
Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world. This year it falls on Sunday, May...
Erin McNeill, President, Media Literacy Now
- Apr 19, 2016
- 3 min
As Tech Advances, Policy Makers Heed the Call for Education
At Media Literacy Now, we believe that policy change paves the way to ensure essential critical thinking skills around all types of media...
Diana Graber
- Apr 14, 2016
- 1 min
Cyberwise "Blabs" With Internet Safety Experts
In case you've missed it, we've been spending every Thursday at noon EST/9 a.m PST meeting online with Internet Safety experts to discuss...
Jason France, PocketGuardian Co-Founder
- Apr 6, 2016
- 2 min
PocketGuardian Now Monitors Snapchat
Over the past several months the questions we've been asked the most by parents are about Snapchat. Do you ever plan to monitor Snapchat?...
Nicole Crowther
- Apr 3, 2016
- 4 min
A Social Media Mistake Becomes a "Gleek" Tragedy
Nicole Crowther, who appears in this week's episode of "The Internet Ruined My Life," explains how one tweet almost ruined hers. To...
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