Social Media is Hurting Our Children’s Mental Health
The internet and social media are an amazing technological advancement. We have the ability to know more about the world, and other points of view than ever before. Social media, […]
10-Year-Old Commits Suicide After Being Bullied: How to Prevent & Respond
A mother and father in Colorado say their 10-year-old daughter committed suicide over video of a fight with an alleged bully. Preventing a tragedy like this comes down to knowing […]
How to Talk to Your Child About Porn
The Internet has made hardcore pornography more accessible than ever before in human history. More people visit pornographic sites than Twitter, Netflix and Hulu combined. As the prevalence of pornography […]
Digital Citizenship Conference Panel
Online Security & Privacy Tips to Keep Students Safe How can we keep children safe and secure online? What are the next steps that parents should take? As soon as […]
Threats and Consequences for Students
Sean found himself in the Principal’s office again for being disruptive in class. Sean, as he was walking home with a suspension notice in his pocket, couldn’t think of anything […]
How Your Teen Might be Hiding Photos on Their iPhone
Here is a tutorial on how to hide photos on your iPhone using the new iOS. Your teen might try using this technique to hide images from you. First, you […]
Parents ask: How do you regulate screen time?
I receive questions from parents from all over the United States asking how to keep their children safe online. When I get a good question that I think other parents […]
Parent Social Media Etiquette
We spend a lot of time talking about how children should act online; digital citizenship or online etiquette. Over the last few years, the need to teach children about appropriate […]
Before You Buy Your Child Their First Smartphone, Read This!
An iPhone or iPad is an amazing gift. The entertainment and educational opportunities are nearly endless, but it also opens up the world of online pornography, social media, and cyberbullying. […]
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 […]