Sextortion and sexting are very closely related, even if you've never heard of the former.When teens sext (trade indecent photos of themselves via text), its consequences are almost always bad. In most states, if a minor takes an indecent photo of him/herself, even if never...
The Internet is Full of Pornography Why do we need to block internet porn? Because we all know how prevalent it is. Do I need a statistic to back me up? Or, based on your own browsing experience, can we just agree that finding pornography just...
iOS 12 Is Great for Parents. Bad for Businesses. We've been running the iOS 12 beta this summer and we're happy with the results. There's always bugs to work out, but on the eve of Apple's final release, we wanted to show parents exactly how to...
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...