by Case | Oct 19, 2017 | Blog
Many parents know to discuss the dangers and legal implications of sexting with their children, but what happens if your child receives an unsolicited inappropriate picture? Although your child has done nothing wrong, he or she still needs to know exactly how to...
by Case | Oct 17, 2017 | Blog
Many families use streaming services so their children can watch shows and movies that may not be available with their television provider. Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Video, HBO Go and other services all offer the ability to watch shows and movies on their home television,...
by Case | Oct 11, 2017 | Blog
“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,...
by Case | Oct 5, 2017 | Blog
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...
by Case | Sep 28, 2017 | Blog
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...
by Case | Sep 21, 2017 | Blog
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...
by Case | Sep 14, 2017 | Blog
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...
by Case | Sep 7, 2017 | Blog
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: discovering that their child is being abused in some way, whether it be physically, mentally or sexually. The Internet is used pervasively and can be accessed by almost everyone today. It can also be accessed anonymously — by...
by Case | Aug 31, 2017 | Blog
Technology is an increasingly important aspect of primary and secondary education — and it’s integral to college curricula. Many college students rely entirely on computers to work on assignments, perform research and accomplish tasks that in the past might have...
by Case | Aug 24, 2017 | Blog
Every child is capable of making mistakes and exhibiting bad behaviors, regardless of their upbringing. In a survey conducted by TeenSafe, 15 percent of those involved admitted to participating in cyberbullying in some capacity. This doesn’t mean that the children...
