by webmaster | Dec 1, 2021 | Common Sense Media, Cyberbullying, Digital Footprint, Intellectual Property, Media Literacy, Online Gaming, Parental Controls, Social Media
As we kick off the month of December, many children hope that digital devices will be part of their holiday experience. From gift requests for new devices/games to school breaks that allow for extended game play and social media use, families often find themselves...
by webmaster | Oct 19, 2021 | Common Sense Media, Netflix, Parental Controls
Binge watching TV series has become the norm since Internet TV/streaming services arrived on the scene. As soon as new shows pop up, it’s hard to not immediately add them to your library/queue while planning a day to watch an entire series. Squid Game, released by...
by webmaster | Aug 13, 2021 | Common Sense Media, Cyberbullying, Parental Controls
Now that our students have transitioned back to in-person learning for the 2021-2022 school year, safety is first and foremost on the minds of parents/families, teachers, and administrators. The desire to ensure student safety extends beyond the mask wearing and hand...
by webmaster | Jan 8, 2016 | Digital Footprint, Intellectual Property, Parent Outreach, Parental Controls
The Pew Research Center came out with a new article yesterday, “Parents, Teens and Digital Monitoring,” explaining the different ways that parents monitor their teens’ digital behavior – with research showing that the use of parental control...
by admin | Dec 4, 2013 | Parental Controls, Social Media
With the holiday season approaching, parents may be interested in checking out a few tips for keeping kids safe on new devices, such as the latest smart phones, game systems and tablets. Below are a few suggestions: establish ground rules for phone, online game access...