Safety

According to a study by Pew University, 45% of kids and teens are online almost constantly. From computers to smartphones, there are a lot of ways to be online in our digital age. Unfortunately, there are many dangers of modern technology. While many…

What is Sexting? Sexting is sending sexually explicit (or suggestive) texts, photos, or videos. These can be sent via cell phone, computer, email, social media, or other digital devices. While sexting hasn’t been found to be widespread in teenagers, it is still a…

YouTube is pretty common in many households. We share funny videos, watch history lessons, or discover how to fix our sink. Kids watch YouTube as well, and they watch it how we watch tv. There are tv shows, music videos, and entertainment all…

Was there ever a better example of a love-hate relationship than our relationship with social media? It lets us connect with those we love, meet new people, and learn about new ideas, but it can also be addicting and have negative effects on…

Not long ago, at critical moments over several school days, the internet in our building crashed. With mounting frustration, fellow teachers and I grumbled about the inconvenience which thwarted lesson plans and made an already tough year harder. Imagine our surprise when the…

When you turn on the TV nowadays, it seems like you can hardly avoid seeing some sort of violence. Even movie ratings have become less and less sensitive to violence—what used to be rated R has become PG-13 or PG-13 has become PG.…

Do you remember the early days of Facebook, when your timeline was an actual timeline and you would see most recent posts at the top of your feed? If you do remember, you know that social media has changed drastically since then, thanks…

We rely on technology for nearly everything in our lives: banking, social connections, shopping, the list goes on. While tech sure does add convenience to our lives, it’s also important to protect your privacy online—especially your child’s privacy. As your child begins to…