Dangerous Apps on Your Teen’s Mobile Device
Social media applications claim to be a convenient way for teens to keep in contact with their friends. Unfortunately, these apps don’t just allow teens to connect with their friends; […]
Why is Social Media So Important to Your Child and Why it Should be Important to You
It is often difficult for parents to truly understand how important social media, and the mobile devices they use to access the Internet, is to their children. There really isn’t a point […]
Confession Pages
Social media “confession” pages are all the rage. Students tell you that it is an opportunity to talk about important issues and problems in their lives. I often get tips […]
Quickly Evolving World of Social Media
The Quickly Evolving World of Social Media A smart phone or tablet is an amazing gift. The entertainment and educational opportunities are nearly endless, but it also opens up the world […]
How to Report Bullying and Abuse
Do you know how to report bullying or abuse on your social network app or website? Here is a comprehensive list of social network sites. Please email me with any […]
Recent Arrests in Central California for Cyberbullying Prompt Action
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are looking into another digital school-bullying incident, this time at Rio Norte Junior High School, according to officials. A student was sent a strange […]
What’s the upside?
I have been trying a new strategy when I’m taking to students about cyber safety. I’ve been asking, “What’s the upside?” What is the upside to allowing a total stranger […]
Apps to Help Combat Cyberbullying
BullyBlock – (Android – FREE) – This app captures and block bullies that are causing you and your family harm. The Bully Block app allows users to covertly record verbal threats […]
How to block adult websites or people in iOS 7
Block adult web content in iOS7 on iPods, iPads and iPhones As you may know Apple does offer some level of parental control for iPods, iPhones and iPads through Restriction […]
How to Set Parental Controls on Mac OS X
How to Set Parental Controls on Mac OS X It isn’t hard to look around and see the social and technological influence that Apple has had on our society. They’ve […]