Quick glance: Predators are in constant pursuit of young people online. Is your child prepared? We share a Snapchat story below that almost ended badly and one dad's epiphany that should be a wake-up call for all parents. Oh, and some of you might be saying to...
Instagram Porn Introduction: For years, we've been telling parents about inappropriate content on Instagram. We even coined a phrase, Instaporn, to characterize the trend of sexualized content that seemed to be invading a once, pure photo app. Those days of innocence are gone. And, the content...
Introduction: Most teachers and youth pastors desire healthy and trusting relationships with their students. But, clear relational lines must be drawn. This blog posts attempts to create a framework for schools and churches to consider when establishing these boundaries with their school and church policies. Note:...
Are Sleepovers a Good Idea in the Digital Age? This is the question I want to explore in this blog post. It might be summer time when you're reading this, which means your kids are spending more time in other places. Sleepovers might happen more frequently.I...
Another Field Trip with a School Bus Full of Smartphones As my daughter departs for her middle school field trip to a local amusement park, I'm left to wonder how many combined hours of online activity will take place during the combined three hours that 200...
[2-minute read]For many families, school ends this week or very soon! That means kids will be enjoying fun times and sunny weather with family and friends. Summer also creates new routines and situations that can increase internet risks.Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate...
What are Snapchat's Spectacles? "Spectacles are sunglasses that capture your world, the way you see it. Just press, then play." www.spectacles.com This is the homepage description of Snapchat's SPECTACLES, which are sunglasses that link to your Snapchat account to direct upload the moments you record while wearing...
With Your Help, Snapchat and Cosmo Listened - Cosmo After Dark is Gone! You read that correctly, friends. Cosmopolitan sent us a response to our original Tweet around noon on May 24 confirming the following about the After Dark channel that launched on May 18: "Cosmopolitan has...
**UPDATE: We have exciting news! Cosmo has told us they are discontinuing After Dark! Read the full story here.[Warning - this blog post is R-rated but it's necessary. The Discover section of Snapchat is easily accessible by kids with a new channel: Cosmo After Dark....
Is Your Child the Next Victim of Digital Kidnapping? Have you posted a cute photo of your child on social media lately? Most of us will answer with a resounding “Yes!” and this is the issue. How well do you control who else sees (and maybe...