by Lynette Owens | Dec 23, 2021 | For Parents, For Teachers
As we close out 2021, we continue to chart a course through the pandemic, with new variants emerging, new boosters a possibility, and pandemic fatigue a growing reality. Our digital and physical worlds have long since changed dramatically. But while our experience...
by Lynette Owens | Apr 28, 2021 | For Parents, For Teachers, Webinars
Bullying has long been one of the biggest challenges facing youth online. Sadly, in some cases we see it faced by adults as well. The fact that this has persisted does not make it something we should ever get used to or ignore, especially if that digital harassment is...
by Lynette Owens | Apr 23, 2021 | For Parents, For Teachers, Webinars
TikTok has been a source of refuge and fun for so many, both before but especially during the pandemic. Like YouTube, Instagram, and many apps before it, TikTok users are seeing a rise in “Challenges”; some are harmless, some are not. Whether coming from a Hollywood...
by Lynette Owens | Mar 25, 2021 | For Parents, For Teachers, Webinars
Social media isn’t just a way to connect with others but a window to the world. It’s an important source of information on current events, trends, and pop culture, especially for kids. But how does social media shape our world view when different kinds of people are...
by Lynette Owens | Oct 13, 2020 | For Parents, For Teachers
With each passing day there seems to be a new social network created and a new series of complications that arise with them. As part of the Internet Safety for Kids and Family mission to educate, we have shared updates to look out for ranging from threats like...
