by Kendal Harris | Nov 15, 2018 | Mental Health, Parenting, Parents, Smartphones, Social Media
We use cellphones to check the news, the weather, our social media feeds, and even to watch movies. This constant use makes us attached to these little devices. Kids and teens are especially prone to stay on their phones to keep up with their peers. The more time we...
by Nick Adrian | Nov 8, 2018 | Apps, Digital Safety, Parents, Smartphones, Social Media, Technology, Uncategorized
Kids always seem to be talking about a popular new app that’s just been released. In fact, it seems so frequent that it feels like a new one has been launched every day. You might’ve heard your kids talking about one particular app: WeChat. Though many...
by Kendal Harris | Oct 25, 2018 | Apps, Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Parenting, Parents, Smartphones, Social Media
Snapchat’s Snap Map has been a feature of the app since the summer of 2017. Parents and users expressed concern about the dangers of Snap Map on Snapchat, including an invasion of privacy and the risks of location sharing. Still, the feature remains in use to this...
by Amy FAV | Oct 11, 2018 | Apps, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Literacy, Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Online etiquette, Parenting, Parents, Social Media, Teaching Topics, The Digital Divide
The purpose of Google’s Be Internet Awesome campaign is to create a safer and more educated online environment. Programs like Interland help close the educational gap that surrounds internet awareness for students of this technologically dependent age. Together,...
by Jonathan Mendoza | Jul 18, 2018 | Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Parenting, Parents, Social Media
Internet challenges are a common trend for teens searching to gain internet fame. From eating detergent pods to snorting cinnamon, there’s always something new. Among these challenges is the “condom-snorting challenge.” Here’s what you should know about the snorting...
by Jonathan Mendoza | Jun 12, 2018 | Apps, Digital Safety, Social Media
Does it seem like almost every website you encountered in the last month updated their privacy policy or their terms of use? That’s because they most likely did — and you’re required to know about it. Breaking down these changes will help you understand what...
