By SafeFamilyOnline on
12/28/2010 10:19 PM
 I don’t know why, but I am still surprised when I find adults behaving as though they are still in high school.
When I read Karen Jones (Jones to the Grindstone) post that addresses adult cyberbullying, I asked her permission to share it with my readers. As an Internet Safety Advocate and mother of two tweens, I hear cyberbullying...
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By SafeFamilyOnline on
8/10/2010 2:13 PM
 This week I did a guest post on Verizon’s At Home Blog, “10 Tips to Make Sure You Have a Cyber Safe Family”.
Most of you know that I am a big fan of Verizon Wireless and have been one of their loyal customers for over 10 years. I have found their customer service excellent. I have had to deal with customer service on several issues and have always found them to go above and beyond the normal service.
A few months ago, I was about to give an Online Safety & Reputation Management Presentation to a group of 7th grade girls. About 30 minutes before the presentation, I...
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By SafeFamilyOnline on
7/5/2010 12:45 AM
 Today’s Guest Post is from Christopher Burgess. He originally posted this on his own personal blog, Veritate et Virtute. As soon as I read this and heard his video responses, I asked him if I could post it at MomsMaterial in order to share it with my readers. Thank you, Christopher for all you do to keep us safe in business, in our personal life and with our families.
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By SafeFamilyOnline on
6/9/2010 4:06 PM
 A Family Internet Safety Contract is a great tool to teach kids how to stay safe online and discuss family rules and expectations.
If you hand the contract to your child and ask them to read and sign without reading through it together, you are missing out on the most important part of the contract...the discussion.
Research shows that about 85% of teens don't tell their parents when they are upset about something that has happened online.
Why don't they tell their parents? They don't know how their parents will react. Will...
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By SafeFamilyOnline on
4/21/2010 1:02 PM
 Let me start off by saying that I love Facebook! I love connecting with friends from the past and staying up to date with my close friends. I enjoy finding useful or entertaining information and sharing it with others. In addition, my friends share great information about parenting, the latest technology and entertainment.
Unfortunately, there is a downside. TMI – too much information can be shared through our status update, photos or comments. We might mention a vacation that is...
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By SafeFamilyOnline on
2/25/2010 2:31 PM
 Have you ever thought about what you are teaching your kids about online behavior? Many or you may probably haven’t even thought about this, but it is very important. Our kids need to know about cyber ethics and the importance of your online reputation. They may listen when we sit down and specifically talk to them, but they really learn from watching us.
Bethan Tuttle wrote a post that made me think about the impact I am making with my own kids. ...
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By SafeFamilyOnline on
2/4/2010 3:49 AM
 When I decided to focus more on internet safety, I put together (with the help of SimpleK12) a list of the Top 10 Internet Safety Concerns for Parents. I recently shared this Top 10 list, along with my Online Safety Presentation, during a PTA meeting. As I was putting my presentation together I realized that I thought the number one concern should be inappropriate material. Based on my recent experiences within our home, this was certainly our number one concern.
As I spoke with...
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By SafeFamilyOnline on
12/14/2009 9:42 PM
 Recently I posted an article about online gaming, What Parents Should Know Before Buying Wi-Fi Gadgets and Video Game Systems for Kids This Holiday. I received a comment about the article from GetGameSmart.com informing me that their website gives parents tutorials on setting controls on Xbox LIVE.
GetGameSmart.com was started by Microsoft to provide parents tools and resources to help them choose the right games, content and online access for their families media choices. This is a great resource for all parents...
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By SafeFamilyOnline on
11/30/2009 12:50 PM
 Are you considering purchasing gadgets such as an iPod touch, Nintendo DSi or Xbox Live for kids this holiday season? If so, there are several things you should know before purchasing. First of all, please understand that I am not opposed to these Wi-Fi gadgets or video game systems. As a matter of fact, I am sure our family will be purchasing at least one of these as a gift this holiday. But parents need to be aware of the dangers and make informed decisions based on the maturity level...
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By SafeFamilyOnline on
11/19/2009 11:05 AM
 How was your October? For me, October was a spectacular month of change. In the Pacific Northwest where my wife and I reside, we witness the arrival of autumn and the usual adjustments to our life – temperatures slide down the Fahrenheit scale; rain arrives and rivers swell (some flood); and leaves begin their magnificent colorful transformation, literally right before our eyes, and then adorn our forest floors (or our yard). These changes require us to make minor adjustments to our...
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By SafeFamilyOnline on
11/13/2009 2:23 PM
Many of you know how passionate I am about educating parents on the latest technology and online safety. In order to share online safety information and keep parents up to date on the latest trends, I have added a separate section on MomsMaterial’s website. This section will include articles on topics such as online safety, cell phones, Wi-Fi gadgets, cyberbullying and cyber relations....
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