A recent study by the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) found that up to 88% of sexually explicit photos and videos posted by teens can be uploaded to “parasite websites” where they are made public, even if the original posted content has been deleted. If teens today didn’t already have enough reason to keep inappropriate photos off of the….read more

Yesterday we talked about the role of social media in the classroom, and today want to point out a few initiatives in schools that are starting to incorporate more social media into education. The School at Columbia University in particular has initiated a great way to teach kids "digital literacy" and to help prepare students for….read more

Is social networking making your kids less aware - or less affected by - inappropriate language and offensive slurs? According to a recently-released study from the Associated Press and MTV, most young people aren't offended by discriminatory slang used online, including racial slurs and sexist insults. It seems as though today's….read more

After posting some back-to-school online safety tips for parents yesterday, we wanted to share additional tips and warnings that parents should discuss more directly with their kids. While it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of a new school year, it's important to be aware of online behaviors and activities that could affect relationships,….read more

Now that our kids are heading back to school, it's important for parents to understand the safety and privacy issues that might affect them, as well as instances of bullying that could be more likely to occur. A new school year brings new friends and new assignments, and both of these things are likely to make kids spend more time….read more

It's important for parents to stay as up-to-date as possible about social networks and other sites that kids are frequenting. Facebook, perhaps one of the most popular sites that kids are on, recently announced new privacy settings that every parent - whether their child is online now or plans to be in the near future - should know….read more

A recent New York Times article highlighted the prevalence of social media use when it comes to the athletic recruitment process for college coaches and high school athletes. With the rise of social networks like Facebook and Twitter - and the subsequent easier access that coaches can have to student athletes - the NCAA has had to implement….read more

Dr. Michele Borba, child psychologist and online safety advocate for the TODAY Show, gives great insight into why parents need to monitor their children's use of the Internet and social networks. The online world opens up a whole new place to learn and explore but, as is the case with many other things, parents must take an active….read more

Publishing platform and women's site BlogHer held a successful convention in San Diego this past weekend and one topic of discussion was online safety and privacy for kids. In the talk titled "The Tie that Binds Parent and Child," panelists Carrie Jacobsen, Catherine McManus and Jane Collins discussed how moms feel about technology's role in their own lives, as well….read more

We often talk about the dangers of cyberbullying and the different ways kids are made victims online. But today we want to address concerned parents who are worried that their kids may be the bullies themselves. Bullying used to mean getting shoved around in the schoolyard or having a nasty rumor spread….read more