

Must Read for Parents - Kindness Wins
I recently had the opportunity to read Kindness Wins, by Galit Breen. I’ve also gotten to know the author a little bit as we both work to help protect children from the potential dangers that exist online. Kindness Wins is one mother’s story about what she experienced when her daughter asked to start using social media. The result was Kindness Wins, a “how-to” book that helps parents teach their children how to be kind to others online. Below are the names of the 10 (lesso

Be the Parent!
One mistake that parents often make when it comes to raising children in today’s modern world is by not acting like the parents that they are. For many parents, their children may be more technically proficient than they are when it comes to using technology. After all, they probably started using computers at a much younger age than their parents. For me, I didn’t get to use a computer until I was 14 and in 10th grade. Today’s kids, however, often start using computers a

Don't be Your Own Worst Enemy
Social media is a wondrous thing. It can also be your worst nightmare of your own design! People always seem to remind children to be careful of what they do and say online. With good reason. However, everyone needs to be aware of how they act online. “Once it’s there, it’s there to stay!” is the mantra of people trying to prevent others from posting something that they will regret later. There are ample examples to show just how doing something online can come back to b