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David Dunstan, Family Zone
Nov 14, 20173 min read
Setting Online Boundaries for Kids and Teens
If a mobile device for your child is on your Cyber-Monday shopping list, you’re not alone. The average American child owns a smartphone...
Cyberwise
Nov 14, 20171 min read
SHAME NATION Book is Here
We are honored to be included in the new book Shame Nation: The Global Epidemic of Online Hate as one of the positive solutions! Read...
Tessa Jolls w/Jason Ohler
Nov 14, 201715 min read
INTERVIEW: More News on Fake News
We are very honored to share this fascinating interview by Tessa Jolls of the Consortium for Media Literacy. She interviews Jason Ohler,...
Lucia Gamboa and Patricia Cartes, Twitter
Oct 31, 20174 min read
@TwitterForGood: Twitter’s Contribution to Media Literacy Week
Media Literacy Week is an annual event that takes place every November in the United States and Canada. The week puts a spotlight on the...
Michelle Ciulla Lipkin, Exec. Director
Oct 27, 20173 min read
Beyond Identifying Fake News: Helping Students Explore Media in A Deeper Way
Editor's Note: As part of our support for the 3rd annual U.S. Media Literacy Week taking place November 6-10, 2017, this post written by...
Diana Graber
Oct 27, 20171 min read
10 Questions Parents Should Answer Before Giving a Child a Cellphone via @USAToday
Cyberwise's Diana Graber talks to USA Today about the 10 questions parents should ask themselves before giving a child a connected...
Sue Scheff, Internet Safety Expert and Author
Oct 2, 20173 min read
The 4 Deadly Sins of Online Sharing
Parents are constantly telling their children, and especially teenagers, "think before you post." However, are we walking the talk? Not...
Alan Katzman, Founder of Social Assurity
Oct 2, 20172 min read
Student Social Media: The False Equivalency of “Nothing to Hide” and “Something to Show”
When it comes to college admissions, scholarships, and jobs almost all students are now acutely aware that colleges and employers will be...
Cynthia Lieberman, Cyberwise
Oct 2, 20174 min read
7 Steps to Raising a Reputable Teen
Raising teens and tweens in today’s digitally-connected world is complicated. Parents often worry about what their kids are doing online....
Olivia Cuervo
Sep 19, 20171 min read
Who's Winning the Social Media Showdown? We Hope YOU Are.
It’s no secret that brands have been increasing their online presence exponentially over the years in order to reach online users,...
Family Zone Team
Sep 19, 20173 min read
How To Stop Your Kids From Falling Down the YouTube Rabbit Hole
With over 300 hours of video uploaded every minute, it’s nearly impossible to get bored watching YouTube. It’s no wonder kids find...
Denise DeRosa, Cyber Sensible
Sep 19, 20174 min read
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...
Cyberwise
Sep 7, 20171 min read
Watch a Cyber Civics Lesson on CBC News
We were visited recently by CBC News recently because they wanted to see how we teach "media literacy" to 8th grade students in a Cyber...
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...
Jason Ohler
Aug 16, 20175 min read
What’s the Real Problem with Fake News? We Are Wired to Believe It.
A football game in 1951 inspired what would become a landmark study in psychology. Dartmouth and Princeton squared off in an end of...
Erin Anderson
Jul 27, 20171 min read
Instant Edu Ideas with Instagram
Nearly everyone has heard of the popular photo sharing social media app Instagram. Its basic purpose is to share artfully taken photos...
Rachel Papke, Communications Manager
Jul 26, 20173 min read
Safe Messaging: The Lifeboat We Need in this Digital Era
Ever feel like you are lost in this sea of negative, violent, tragic images and messaging in today’s digital era? You are not alone, even...
Brought to you by Fielding Graduate University
Jul 11, 20171 min read
5 Ways Snap(chat) Benefits Teens
Though you don't hear it said very often... social media can actually be good for kids and teens! In fact, with proper guidance,...
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...
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