What’s a “Finsta” — and Why You Should Care if Your Teen Has One

What’s a “Finsta” — and Why You Should Care if Your Teen Has One

“Finsta,” or “fake Instagram,” accounts have become all the rage this past year. But what is a Finsta? It’s a second, private Instagram account, often owned by a teenager. Teens usually hide this second account from their parents by crafting a handle, or user name,...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Online Predators

How to Talk to Your Kids About Online Predators

As a parent, you never want to think of your child being targeted by online predators. However, with the access that dangerous people have to your child’s social media accounts and other private information, you must be alert. Letting your child create a Facebook...
Steps to Take to Report Cyberbullying

Steps to Take to Report Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is an unfortunate but frequent occurrence. About 50% of teenagers have been victims of online harassment. About the same percentage have instigated these situations. It comes as a shock, then, that GuardChild.com finds that less than 1 in 5 incidents of...
Is the Internet Really Forever?

Is the Internet Really Forever?

It’s not uncommon to hear someone say that the Internet is forever. Many people believe that even if you delete content, it is still present somewhere in the vastness of the Internet. However, very few reputable sources claim that the Internet itself keeps your...
How to Create Digital Boundaries in the Classroom

How to Create Digital Boundaries in the Classroom

Technology enhances students’ learning experience in many ways, but if there aren’t clear classroom rules about technology, it can cause problems. If teachers allow students to use computers, iPads, laptops or personal smartphones in their classroom, then they need to...