Teaching Social Media Safety
Social media is scary – do you realize your kids have access to things outside of your control with social media and technology? Teaching social media and technology
Internet Safety Archive
Vine – Is it Safe for Kids?
Vine has become extremely popular with adults and kids alike, however is it safe for kids? If you aren’t familiar with Vine, it’s time to get your
Sexual Dangers, Social Networking and the Internet
I wanted to do an experiment. I was curious about not only the real life sexual dangers of socializing via social networking but also the ease at which
Instagram Beauty Pageants – Parents Beware of This New Trend!
A new trend on Instagram is enough to make some parents want to barricade the doors, disconnect their child’s cell phones, and scream at the top of their
How to Keep Your Kids Safe from Online Bullies
In the social word of online gaming your kids will play alongside poor sports and bullies. How do we as parents deal with this reality?
A Warning to Parents Who are NOT Worried About Omegle
Surprisingly enough, by far the most read article in this site the last weeks, is this . Shortly after Reading this article, I was stunned to discover that
Omegle Dangers – Convert Penis Sizes Correctly!
Lately I’ve come to understanding that I’m not very good at adapting to my new role – a tween parent. My daughter is twelve, and I find myself
Botanicula: Mom-approved Video Game
If you read my MOMmentaryonGames blog, you may know what a fan I am of Amanita Design‘s Machinarium (I’m a massive fan). On April 19, 2012, Amanita Design released a
Is Omegle Safe?- Parents Beware! Do you know who your kids are chatting with?
My 16-year-old daughter brought Omegle to my attention a few months ago. She spent the night with a friend of hers and this friend had the app on
Violent Video Games Make Us Smarter?
Research is in and you might not believe -- or like -- what you're about to read, but read on. According to Lydia Denworth, violent video games make
Instagram – A parents guide
My two oldest girls have an Instagram account and are complete social butterflies. They take pictures of themselves, their friends, and food; you name it and they
Tips for Monitoring Unhealthy Social Media
Social media and the internet are part of every child’s world. As an educational counseling professional, I’m no longer shocked at how many young students have smart phones
Snapchat: Why Teens and Tweens love it
The latest craze with my teen and tween daughters is the smartphone app that’s become a runaway hit among many of their peers: Snapchat. With this free app,
8 top Internet Safety Rules for kids
Decided to have children? Good for you! To deal with the challenges waiting for you, you’d better become a computer savvy. It seems that there’s no need to
Smartphone Internet Safety
Raising 4 daughters is never without excitement, especially when they are 16, 12, 11 and 4. When our oldest turned 12, she received a cell phone for