by Lynette Owens | Feb 4, 2019 | For Parents, For Teachers
Announcing the 2019 What’s Your Story? video contest By: Lynette Owens If you had one special power to make life online better, what would it be? That’s the challenge posed by this year’s What’s Your Story? (WYS) video competition, and we think it’s a good one....
by Lynette Owens | Jul 3, 2018 | For Parents
July 3, 2018 This summer, as you snap selfies and share them while on your travels and adventures, be sure to remind your kids (and yourself) to share safely. Social media keeps us connected with family and friends, but it’s increasingly fraught with risks such as...
by Lynette Owens | Jul 18, 2017 | For Parents, For Teachers
By Lynette Owens Throughout the summer vacation months, most (if not all) kids are spending that time with their phones in hand. While you’re all taking a well-deserved break from the school year, don’t take a vacation from using social media in smart...
by Lynette Owens | Feb 2, 2017 | For Parents, For Teachers
by Lynette Owens This article also appeared in the Huffington Post on January 27, 2017. As our first month of 2017 comes to an end, its time to remind ourselves of our resolutions for the New Year. I’m sure many of you resolved to embrace a healthier lifestyle or take...
by Lynette Owens | Nov 1, 2016 | For Parents, For Teachers
by Lynette Owens The original article appeared in the Huffington Post on October 5, 2016. Kids know the internet as a wonder-filled place where their cyberspace adventures are only limited by imagination. As parents, however, we know better. The Internet does have its...