Entries by Liz Repking

Quick Tips to Keep Your Child Safe Online

When I work with parents, I am often asked for some ‘quick tips’ for improving children’s safety online. Take a minute to share these suggestions with your children. You might feel like you have talked to them about these previously, but you can never have the discussion around online safety enough. General Tips Create unique […]

Create Tech Free Time in Your Home

A little over a year ago, my then 14 year old, son asked if he could have 7 friends over for a BBQ. Of course we said yes and didn’t give it much more thought from there. When the night came, we grilled some burgers and hotdogs and then left the kids alone on the […]

Creating Tech Free Space in Your Home

Sometimes I feel like no matter where I go in my house, someone, or everyone, is lock into a screen of some sort. One child is in his room on social media on his iPad.  Another is in the family room playing XBOX. My husband is in the office working on his laptop. It can […]

Cyber Bullying: Ways to Start Conversation with Kids

When school let out in June, kids’ uniforms were tired looking and too small. Some friendships needed the break that summer provides. My teenagers were tired of the teachers, assignments, and tests. Frankly, I was tired of making lunches! Everyone was ready for summer break. Summer flew by! Here we are at the brink of […]

Is Pokemon Go Safe for Kids?

It is an understatement to say that Pokemon Go is popular. It is off the charts crazy! My children are regularly exiting the house saying “Going to find some Pokemon. Be back soon.” Additionally, I have received numerous texts and emails asking things like “What is Pokemon Go?” “Is Pokemon Go safe for my kids?” […]

Snapchat Memories: A New Privacy Concern

Snapchat just got a little more permanent! If you are wondering if your tween or teen is a snapchatter, chances are the answer is yes. A recent survey from the research firm Piper Jaffray indicates that Snapchat has overtaken the #1 spot for preferred social networking site for teens. One of the reasons for the surge […]

Internet Safety Hands on Workshop

“I don’t know how to use Instagram or Snapchat.” When parents watch, teens take notice. One out of three teens would change their online behavior if they knew a parent was watching. So the question is…Do you know how and what to watch? Are you staying ahead or even just keeping up with your child […]

Video: Can We Auto-Correct Humanity

This is a very well done video that addresses the lack and need for balance with social media. Parents are often looking for progressive ways to connect with their teens on such topics. This video is done in a style that appeals to teens and will give them some different things to consider and talk […]