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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...
Guest Author
Apr 20, 20222 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...
Colby Lindsey
Apr 13, 20224 min read


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...
Mauricio Prinzlau
Apr 7, 20223 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...
Diana Graber
Mar 9, 20226 min read

Why a Parent’s Influence is Important When Kids Learn Online
A parent’s influence is key to ensuring a child’s success when it comes to online schooling. Sure, you may think it’s solely the...
Mike Walker
Mar 3, 20224 min read


4 Essential Digital Literacy Skills to Teach Your Child in 2022
Adults have had to learn the ins and outs of the internet, but for teens, it's second-nature. That doesn't necessarily mean they know...
Justin Weinger
Feb 23, 20222 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...
Christiana Browni
Feb 14, 20223 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...
Cynthia Lieberman
Jan 26, 20224 min read


How To Take Care of Your Child's Mental Health
“I have many friends but no real friends.” “I have many people who care about me, but I don’t care about them.” “I’m fine as long as I...
Mike Walker
Jan 23, 20224 min read


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,...
Sam Bowman
Jan 13, 20224 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...
Diana Graber
Dec 30, 20216 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...
Pamela Rutledge, PhD, MBA
Dec 13, 20214 min read


Is Your Child Ready for These Top Tech Gifts?
When spending time with family and friends around the holidays, you'll likely hear: Let’s all put our phones down! So as festivities roll...
Cyberwise
Dec 6, 20215 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,...
Sam Bowman
Dec 1, 20214 min read


Internet Safety for Kids
Threats to children’s internet safety include invasions of privacy, cyberbullying, sexting, and harassment. Options to protect your...
Terry Turner
Nov 17, 202112 min read


Parents: Should You Worry About "Squid Game"?
Even if you haven’t watched “Squid Game,” you’ve probably heard about the immensely popular new show. This Korean battle royal series...
Cyberwise
Nov 4, 20213 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...
Guest Author
Oct 26, 20218 min read


As Parents Learn of Facebook’s Harms, Let’s Not Overlook Kids Using Tech Well
Thanks to Facebook whistleblower, Frances Haugen, parents everywhere now know that the social media giant (who also owns the teen-fav...
Diana Graber
Oct 7, 20214 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,...
Jane Travis
Aug 17, 20213 min read


Fun and Educational Activities Available for Children Online
The pandemic dramatically affected our social lives. The population hit hardest? Children and their parents! Families had to find ways...
Cyberwise
Aug 9, 20213 min read
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