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How to Prepare Your Child for a Safe School Year

Welcome to this special preview of our article, “How to Prepare Your Child for a Safe School Year” This sneak peek offers a glimpse into the wealth of insights and

Unplug and Connect: Screen-Free Activities for American Family Day

Welcome to this special preview of our article, “Unplug and Connect: Screen-Free Activities for American Family Day“ This sneak peek offers a glimpse into the wealth of insights and tips

The Bottom Line Show Interview 11-24-15

On November 24th, 2015, I was interviewed by Roger Marsh on his radio show, The Bottom Line, 640AM KBRT. We discussed the dangers of online pornography and how predators are using social

Be Your Child’s Pre-Frontal Cortex

This article could also be titled: “”Why Your Kid is Can’t Make Good Choices, So You Have to do it For Them.”” Earlier this year, I got a call from

The Bottom Line Radio Show 11-4-15 Interview

On November 4th, 2015, I was interviewed by Roger Marsh on his radio show, The Bottom Line, 640AM KBRT. We discussed how teens are using social media, the threats, and I give parents

One Thing Parents Can Do Right Now to Improve Their Child’s Digital Reputation

A student’s online reputation matters. Good or bad, it can have lasting effects on their future. A 2014 survey by Kaplan Test Prep of 400 college admissions officers showed thirty-five

5 Cyber Safety Tips For Parenting In A Digital World (Video)

July 13, 2015 video blog interview with Josh Ochs at www.safesmartsocial.com.

Radio Interview with CBS LA News Radio – Summertime and Dangerous Apps

This is a radio interview I did on CBS LA – KNX 1070 News radio with Vicky Moore, June 13, 2015. We discussed how the ?summer break can be a

Three Lies Parents Tell Themselves About Their Child’s Cyber Safety

Yesterday, I was speaking with a school principal after I finished a Cyber Safety Workshop for her 150 5th graders at her elementary school. We were discussing how important this

Overwhelmed Parents, Screen Time, and Online Gaming Addiction

I am a School Resource Officer in a Southern California city. I received a call for service this week from a parent whose son was refusing to go to school.

OC Register – As phones get smarter, bullying can get worse

” Whiting: As phones get smarter, bullying can get worse, cybercop says A combination of handed-down smartphones, summer break and a new wave of shadowy apps makes the next three

Protect Yourself From Getting Your Account Hacked

“ I occasionally investigate account hacks or take-overs. This is one of those situations where an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure. The majority of

Kik Messenger is Probably on Your Teen’s Device – Why it Shouldn’t Be!

Kik Messenger is one of the most popular instant messaging applications for teens. Why do they like it, and other similar apps like TextNow, so much? One, it is free.

Digital Reputation Management

Teens share everything. How they feel about life, a new song, their science homework, pictures of themselves, where they’ll be hanging out with friends, and doing things they quite possibly

Help Create Balance in Your Child’s Technological Life

“ Aided by the convenience and constant access provided by mobile devices, especially smartphones, 92% of teens are going online daily — including 24% who say they go online “almost

How Do I Talk to My Child About Sexting?

Sexting, or sending a nude image to another person, is happening more often than most parents expect. In a 2014 study, “Youth Sexting: Prevalence Rates, Driving Motivations, and the Deterrent Effect

New Disturbing Social Media Trend – The Kylie Jenner Challenge

Body image is a serious issue with teens. Often this issue is ignored until a child is in crisis of either an eating disorder or self-harm due to their warped