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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...

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Technology Legislation Works Best When Combined with Kids' Education

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...

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Be A Good Digital Citizen: Help Your Kids Understand Copyright, Fair Use, Plagiarism and More.

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...

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What Parents Should Know About "Dating" Apps

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...

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

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...

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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...

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Balancing Distraction with Exploration in Children’sDigital Media Use

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,...

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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...

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9 Ways to Make Social Media Safer for Children

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...

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How to Protect Your Child from the Downsides of Online Life

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,...

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Cyberwise

Jul 21, 20211 min read

Upcoming Cyberwise Chat: Kids and Pornography

Upcoming Webinar: Kids and Online Porn, What Parents Need to Know!

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The Pros and Cons of Snapchat on Kids' Mental Health

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...

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

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,...

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What Parents Can Do If Their Child is Being Cyberbullied

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...

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The 4 Essential Internet Tips to Give Your Kids

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...

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Kids Love TikTok Challenges; We're Going To Explain Why

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...

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How-To Guide for Teachers and Parents on Discussing Cyberethics with Students

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...

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Kids with Tech: Exploring How Parents Monitor Their Children's Devices

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...

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Social Media and Children – Helping Them Connect Safely During Covid19

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....

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Ransomware, Phishing and Cyberattacks Scare Parents – How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online

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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