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Video: Can We Auto-Correct Humanity
/in Blog /by Liz RepkingThis 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 […]
How to Set Google Safe Search Settings
/in Blog /by Liz RepkingGoogle has become a regular word in children’s vocabulary. They “Google” things constantly. As a child, I sought my answers in the World Book Encyclopedia, but my children find their answers through Google searches. Obviously this is an extremely popular and useful site for children of all ages, whether doing school work or surfing the […]
Dr. Michelle Drouin Talks Protective Parenting in the Digital Age
/in News /by Liz RepkingDr. Michelle Drouin, developmental psychologist and associate professor at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, recently was a featured speaker at TedxNaperville. In this WFFT interview, she talks to the issues of parenting in this highly digital age. She echoes the philosophy of Cyber Safety in many ways. Like us, she believes ‘it starts with a […]
Guest Blog: Division I college coach’s perspective on social media as a recruiting tool
/in Blog /by Liz RepkingGuest blogger: Coach Renee Slone, Head Coach, University of Illinois Women’s Golf Team Social media has now become a part of the recruiting process for prospective student-athletes and college coaches. This platform can make a significant impression on coaches and determine the course of action they follow with an individual recruit, both in a positive […]
Snapchat Adds New In-App Purchases with Replay and Selfie Filters
/in News /by Liz RepkingBeware that Snapchat has added some new features to its app that will entice children to make in-app purchases. This could lead to some careless purchases and high credit card bills. Remember, you can disable in-app purchases on both iOS (iPad, iTouch, and iPhone) and Android devices. Read this article to learn more about the new features […]
Anti-bullying software developed by 15 year old, Trisha Prabhu
/in Blog /by Liz RepkingThe majority of news events that we read and talk about revolve around the problems that kids encounter online. They often involve sexting, cyber bullying, suicide, and kids over exposing their lives online. While there is example after example of teenagers struggling with decisions involving the internet, I find it very exciting when there is positive news […]
Jott Messenger: The latest app kids are using
/in Blog /by Liz RepkingHave you heard of Jott Messenger? I had not until I received an email from Jott Messenger the other day. So naturally I Googled it. Here is what I discovered from Common Sense Media: JOTT MESSENGER allows kids to send text and photo messages to Instagram connections and friends at school. To create an account, […]
Check your own privacy settings and not just your kids
/in News /by Liz RepkingWhile it is critical that parents ensure their children’s privacy settings are set up correctly on social media accounts, this article is a great reminder that parents should check their own privacy settings on a regular basis. Many of us love to share photos of our children as they grow up. It is a great […]
News Alert: Snapchat selfie incident
/in Blog /by Liz RepkingHere is a text book example of the problems that can arise with Snapchat, or any other social media app. Snapchat is probably the second most popular app among tweens and teens, with the most popular being Instagram. Snapchat, however, provides a false sense of security with the functionality of pictures, or snaps, ‘disappearing’ after […]
Cell phone rules and tips for teenagers
/in Blog /by Liz RepkingCell phone rules are one of the most common dilemmas for parents of teenagers: How do I establish rules around the use of my child’s cell phone? There are so many challenges that go along with this. First of all, for both parents and kids, this topic can quickly become a source of negativity. Nobody, parent […]