Online Safety, Mission Possible
Parenting is hard. We all know and accept this. The minute you were released from the hospital with a newborn you realized it was not...
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Family Zone Team
Aug 28, 20173 min read
About Cybersafety and Family Zone Team
The Internet and mobile technology have given kids incredible opportunities, in education, social engagement and entertainment. Kids love...
Hilary Smith
Jul 11, 20174 min read
What a Parent Needs To Know About Snapchat
Do you remember when it was difficult keeping up with all the new cartoon shows our kids used to watch? Staying on top of new programs...
Puresight, Creator of Surfie App
Jul 2, 20173 min read
How to Protect Your Children from Online Predators
There are a number of steps you can take to protect your kids from online predators. Here are some of them: Talk to your kids about...
Roy Rasmussen
May 22, 20173 min read
How to Make a Smartphone Contract With Your Teen
Kids are using smartphones at increasingly younger ages. Between 2014 and 2016, the number of 12- to 17-year-olds using smartphones...
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Feb 3, 20172 min read
Coming to a City Near You: Student Online Safety Symposiums
So, what is a Student Online Safety Symposium? Symposiums are designed to educate, inform, and create an ongoing dialog about the roles...
Diana Graber (cross-posted in The Huffington Post)
Jan 4, 20174 min read
7 Skills Digital Kids Will Need In 2017
It’s 2017. Do you know what your (digital) kids are up to? Chances are they’re glued to a new gadget they received over the holidays—an...
Diana Graber
Dec 15, 20161 min read
Just Launched! Cyber Civics For Families
This family version of our turnkey middle school digital literacy program meets an urgent need to help youth become ethical,...
Jennifer McDonnow, Kids Email
Nov 20, 20162 min read
Ask Your Kids About Social Media
The world of social media surrounds our children. Kids are super curious and when they hear about a new site or tool they want to find...
Hilary Smith, Kids Email
Oct 10, 20163 min read
Potential Dangers of Online Video Games
For many families, video games are a normal part of everyday living. Many of our children are plugging into consoles, typing commands...
Puresight, Creator of Surfie App
Oct 10, 20163 min read
10 Tips For Safe Social Networking
It's clear social networks are here to stay. Most teens (73 percent) now own a smartphone and 92 percent go online every day, according...
Peter Kelley
Sep 27, 20164 min read
Educators: Don't Just Check the Box When Teaching Digital Citizenship
Digital Citizenship is a hot topic in both the education world and general society of late…and rightly so. It’s rare for a day to pass...
James Ryan, PocketGuardian
Sep 20, 20163 min read
Parents: Racing Against Technology
Technology, specifically mobile, continues to advance at an amazing rate. Can parents really keep up with all of these latest...
Phaedra Stockstill
Aug 31, 20163 min read
5 Steps to Protecting Your Children from Online Predators
The Internet is a great way for your child to do research, gain new knowledge and to get help with school work. But, as a parent, you...
Cynthia Lieberman, Cyberwise
Aug 15, 20163 min read
Keeping Kids Safe Online Is An Olympic Feat
These days keeping children safe online is nothing short of an Olympic feat. That's why, with billions of dollars being spent on digital...
Roy Rasmussen
Jul 25, 20163 min read
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...
Jason France, PocketGuardian Co-Founder
Apr 6, 20162 min read
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?...
Brittany Oler
Feb 12, 20162 min read
Email is a Great Way To Say 'I Love You'
Email can sometimes get a bad rap. Some believe the further communication moves away from face-to-face interactions, the less effective...
Brittany Oler, Kids Email
Feb 5, 20162 min read
‘After School App’- Yet Another App for Parents to Know About!
There’s a new app in town and with close to 10 million users this app is definitely growing in popularity. This app, called the "After...
Diana Graber
Jan 23, 20161 min read
See us on COPS ON BLAB!
Who knew hanging out with cops could be so much fun? In case you missed our appearance on LawEnforcement.Social where we talked about...
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