Cyber bullying has been a growing problem across the United States and internationally over the past several years. Many parents and children have questions about what is being done to prevent it and punish those who commit the offenses. They …[Continue]
How to Avoid Cyber Bullying
Peer pressure is a driving force when we are young. Although we may not be the ones who start rumors, we may help them along by sharing in on gossip or forwarding an insulting email. Cyber bullying is completely avoidable. …[Continue]
Need to Know: Chat Room Safety
Chat rooms can be a fun place to talk to friends and family in a very relaxed atmosphere. The Internet provides us with all kinds of opportunities to communicate, find useful information, and get to know people better. Unfortunately, the …[Continue]
Avoiding Predators in Chat Rooms
The best way to avoid predators in chat rooms is to be educated concerning the threats that they are to us. Internet predators seek to take advantage of the false sense of security that so many of us have when …[Continue]
Stranger Danger Explained
What is stranger danger, and how can you help your kids understand and use it? Stranger danger is the phrase used to describe the perceived danger that a child faces due to strangers. The phrase ‘stranger danger’ is used to …[Continue]
Stranger Danger: The Tough Talk You Should Have with Your Kids
This is a subject that is hard and scary for parents to talk to their kids about. The reason is that the world has some very bad people, and we spend our lifetimes protecting our children from that danger. However, …[Continue]
Visual Aids for Teaching Your Children About Stranger Danger
Here are some visual aid options for talking to, and teaching your kids about stranger danger. The reason visual aid options are so important is that a child needs to have an image in their mind of what is happening. …[Continue]
NetSmartz Workshop
The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, online safety resource for kids, teens, parents, educators, and law enforcement. Created by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, NetSmartz uses video and downloadable, printable …[Continue]
