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...
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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...
Justin Weinger
Feb 23, 20222 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...
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...
Cyberwise
Dec 6, 20215 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...
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...
Cyberwise
Nov 4, 20213 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...
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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...
Diana Graber
Oct 7, 20214 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...
Cyberwise
Jul 21, 20211 min read
Upcoming Cyberwise Chat: Kids and Pornography
Upcoming Webinar: Kids and Online Porn, What Parents Need to Know!
Cyberwise
Jul 7, 20213 min read
Essential Read! Digital Pandemic - Covid-19: How Tech Went From Bad to Good
Here's a new book we are excited to tell you about as we all try to figure out the role that digital devices will play in our lives...
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...
Sophie Isbell
Jun 3, 202110 min read
TikTok 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...
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,...
Cara Jones
Mar 29, 20213 min read
Help Your Kids Keep Their College Admissions Offer; Start Early & Start with Digital Citizenship
The internet is very much part of everyday life, especially for kids. With remote learning, social media, and virtual socialization, it’s...
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...
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...
Diana Graber
Feb 11, 20213 min read
For Valentine's Day: Engage in Random Acts of Online Kindness
It’s more important than ever to teach empathy from the very beginning, because our kids are going to need it. —Melinda Gates Nearly...
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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