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Colby Lindsey
Apr 13, 20224 min read
Streaming and Superheroes: How Learning to Use Media as a Tool Changed My Life
One of my favorite things in the world is superheroes. The capes, the powers, the fights, the motivational speeches, the tropes, and...
Diana Graber
Mar 9, 20226 min read
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...
Christiana Browni
Feb 14, 20223 min read
Be A Good Digital Citizen: Help Your Kids Understand Copyright, Fair Use, Plagiarism and More.
Terms like copyright, fair use, and plagiarism may not be familiar to the masses, but it is more important than ever for all of us to...
Cynthia Lieberman
Jan 26, 20224 min read
What Parents Should Know About "Dating" Apps
Flirting, dating (and, yes, even "hooking up") are a lot easier to do in the digital age. Today, downloading a dating app, like the most...
Diana Graber
Dec 30, 20216 min read
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...
Pamela Rutledge, PhD, MBA
Dec 13, 20214 min read
Will Tech Gifts Rot My Child's Brain?
From an iPhone to Nintendo Switch, a tablet to a smartwatch, what's on your kid's wish list? How can you make sense out of what tech...
Sam Bowman
Dec 1, 20214 min read
Balancing Distraction with Exploration in Children’sDigital Media Use
Kids today are spending more time than ever before on digital media. Between remote learning, tech in the classroom, and smartphones,...
Terry Turner
Nov 17, 202112 min read
Internet Safety for Kids
Threats to children’s internet safety include invasions of privacy, cyberbullying, sexting, and harassment. Options to protect your...
Guest Author
Oct 26, 20218 min read
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...
Jane Travis
Aug 17, 20213 min read
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,...
Cyberwise
Jul 21, 20211 min read
Upcoming Cyberwise Chat: Kids and Pornography
Upcoming Webinar: Kids and Online Porn, What Parents Need to Know!
Jake S. Platt
Jun 9, 20213 min read
The Pros and Cons of Snapchat on Kids' Mental Health
What is Snapchat? “Snapchat is a popular messaging app that lets users exchange pictures and videos (called snaps) that are meant to...
Diana Graber
Apr 24, 20219 min read
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,...
Laura Fields
Mar 15, 20213 min read
What Parents Can Do If Their Child is Being Cyberbullied
Cyberbullying is a downside of today’s virtual world. Anyone with access to a computer and the Internet can harass people without giving...
Cyberwise
Feb 15, 20213 min read
The 4 Essential Internet Tips to Give Your Kids
If you’re a parent, then you know how worrying it can be when your child asks for their own smartphone, wants to start using the internet...
Diana Graber
Feb 11, 20213 min read
Kids Love TikTok Challenges; We're Going To Explain Why
Last month, a 10-year-old girl died after participating in the "Blackout Challenge," which she apparently learned about on the social...
Kristin Savage
Jan 19, 20215 min read
How-To Guide for Teachers and Parents on Discussing Cyberethics with Students
As smart devices and internet access become commonplace, the threat of cyberbullying and cybersecurity issues become more and more real...
Cyberwise
Jan 11, 20214 min read
Kids with Tech: Exploring How Parents Monitor Their Children's Devices
It’s a tricky and highly technological time for parenting. Although many of today’s parents weren’t raised with a lot of the technology...
Cyberwise
Jan 5, 20214 min read
Social Media and Children – Helping Them Connect Safely During Covid19
Nowadays, many children have their entire lives documented online, which can have far-reaching ramifications, both positive and negative....
Cyberwise
Dec 22, 20203 min read
Ransomware, Phishing and Cyberattacks Scare Parents – How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online
Most people assume that cybersecurity is an issue that affects only big corporate companies. However, cybercrime can affect everyone with...
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