Deputy’s role places him in teens’ corner to help
Deputy Clay Cranford is the Orange County Sheriff’s first Child Safety Deputy. At Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School on Thursday he chatted with eighth graders Danielle Hansen and Stephanie Byrne […]
How Social Media Can Twist Your Child or Teenager’s Self-Perception
There is no avoiding the impact of social media in today’s generation. Nearly every age group knows what social media delivers for people and our culture altogether. Whether promoting your […]
Dangerous Products? Big Tech and the Online Child Sexual Exploitation Crisis
Dangerous Products? Accusations reverberated through the hallowed halls of the Senate Judiciary Committee, as Senator Lindsey Graham, with an accusatory tone, declared, “You have blood on your hands,” directing his […]
CapCut App
Introduction This review will delve into the CapCut app, a popular video editing tool, to help parents assess its safety for their children. We’ll explore what CapCut is, its functionality, […]
UberX Teen – Ridesharing App
The Uber app has over 5 million downloads on the Apple store, yet this new addition to their service line will make their ridesharing services available to even more people! […]
Campfire – Pokemon GO Geolocation Tracking App
(Rated 12+, Social Networking) Niantic’s top-rated Pokemon GO game app for kids and teens has them seeking real-life coordinates to find and “capture” a host of virtual reality creatures. The […]
Triller – Music Video Creation & Editing App
(Rated Teen, Social Networking) Video apps like TikTok are taking social media to a new level and becoming more popular daily. Triller is a TikTok-like short video content app with […]
VSCO – Photo & Video Editor App
(Rated 12+, Photo & Video) Are your children or teenagers pronouncing something like “VSCO”? Are you unaware of what they are referring to? Don’t worry, you are not the only […]
Lesson 1: Starting the Conversation
Key Points Challenges in Discussing Online Safety: Barriers to Communication: Understanding Adolescent Brain Development: Effective Communication Strategies: Using an Internet and Mobile Device Usage Contract: Promising Support and Understanding: Building […]
Parenting in the Digital World: A Step-by-Step Guide to Internet Safety (3rd Edition)
Parenting in the Digital World is written by Clayton Cranford, the nation’s leading law enforcement educator on social media and online safety for children and recipient of the 2015 National Bullying Prevention Award. This book will show you step-by-step how to set up the safety settings on all of your child’s devices, screen time limits, and how to create a culture of safety and accountability in your home.
