Internet Safety Blog
Raising Responsible Digital Citizens
August 2, 2016 By Lynette Owens The complete article appears in the August issue of Parenting OC. Today, there are over 37 million kids ages 3-17 that have access to the internet in the U.S. This reality has been ushered in as internet-connected...
6 Things Parents Should Know About Pokémon Go
July 12, 2016 By Lynette Owens Last week, Nintendo launched Pokémon Go, a mobile gaming app based on its popular game franchise of the same name. The app is free and is unique in that it requires players to move around in the real world in order...
3 Tips for Protecting Your Kids’ Privacy on Dubsmash and Musical.ly
April 15, 2016 by Lynette Owens In my travels over the last half year, I’ve had the fortune of spending a lot of time with hundreds of 4th-8th grade students across the country. I am typically invited to speak to these students by adults who are...
You Asked: What do I do if someone posts my kids’ picture without asking?
You Asked, We Answered by Lynette Owens As part of our work around the world, our team visits hundreds of schools and communities to peak with parents, kids and teachers about what it means to be good digital citizens. We talk to kids of all ages...
TechTrend: Why do kids care if we post pictures of them?
March 18, 2016 by Lynette Owens Each week in our TechTrend post, we'll be discussing a current issue, app, news story, or other online trend that is worth some attention and discussion. For this week’s TechTrend, we’re exploring the question: “Why...
What Does the Internet Mean to You?
By Lynette Owens Today, we are celebrating Safer Internet Day along with many other organizations, teachers, and families, in over 100 countries. It’s the annual celebration when we bring attention to all matters related to making the Internet a...
Back to Basics on Data Privacy Day
by Lynette Owens Back to the Basics on Data Privacy Day Today is Data Privacy Day, an annual event designed to encourage the public to become more informed about online privacy issues. Hosted by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), many...
Turning the Page
Turning the Page by Lynette Owens Happy 2016! This year, we’ll be getting this blog back up and running, giving you relevant and timely tips and insights on Internet safety, media literacy, and all matters relating to helping our kids and our...
Better Together: Let Our Kids Help Create A Better Internet
February 10, 2015 Below is an excerpt from a piece posted on EdTech Digest on February 9. By Lynette Owens Each year, many countries, organizations, governments, schools, and individuals around the world have used Safer Internet Day to raise...
