internet safety

  1. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Kids and website safety

    By Jen Klein on Nov 2, 2010
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    As our children grow into teens and become more and more a part of the world -- including a part of the Internet -- we have our work...
  2. Monday Mom Challenge

    Monday Mom challenge: Spy on yourself online

    By Jen Klein on Nov 1, 2010
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    The Internet has changed our lives, for better and for worse. Mostly for better, though. Social networking has brought us back in...
  3. Technology

    Your kid’s first computer: What to look for

    By Kristin Chessman on Oct 20, 2010
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    Technology is everywhere -- from your child’s classroom to their gaming console. For many kids, learning how to use a computer isn’t...
  4. Technology

    Kids on the internet: Safety tips for parents

    By Kristin Chessman on Oct 20, 2010
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    When used correctly, the internet can be an excellent resource for entertainment, information and education. Unfortunately, there...
  5. School Age Kids

    Young children and the Internet

    By Laura Willard on Sep 28, 2010
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    Technology is growing by leaps and bounds, and as a result, children are learning how to use what’s available to them when they are...
  6. Money and finance

    How to stay safe while banking online

    By Kristin Chessman on Sep 21, 2010
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    Online banking used to be a mysterious, ominous frontier, but it has become the norm today. In fact, consumers are sharing more...
  7. Tweens, Teens & College

    Is your teen inappropriate on Facebook?

    By Tiernan McKay on Aug 24, 2010
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    One of the most pervasive aspects of the computer age is the non-stop presence of Facebook in our kids' lives. Parents may take a...
  8. Technology

    Experts speak: How much internet is okay for kids?

    By Sarah Kelsey on Aug 12, 2010
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    While signing online can be an invaluable experience for your children, spending too much time on the internet can actually be...
  9. Technology

    3 Basic approaches to online banking safety

    By Ray Dickenson on Jun 15, 2010
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    Do you enjoy the convenience of managing your money on the web but wonder if hackers are waiting for you to make a wrong move? You...
  10. Tweens, Teens & College

    7 Tips for Facebook parents

    By Monica Vila, The Online Mom on Mar 8, 2010
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    If you have a tech-savvy tween in the house, then you've probably heard the question already: 'When can I have a Facebook account?'...
  11. Grandparents

    Are your grandchildren on Facebook and MySpace?

    By Grandparents.com Editors on Dec 23, 2009
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    When Pat Burns wants to catch up with her 15-year-old grandson, Dylan, she logs on to his MySpace page. Within seconds, she's...
  12. School Age Kids

    Teaching kids about computer viruses

    By Abbi Perets on Nov 4, 2009
    Most parents spend a lot of time worrying about protecting kids from online predators. But what about protecting the family computer...
  13. Mom & Dad

    Should moms be on Facebook?

    By Abbi Perets on Feb 12, 2009
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    Should you be facebook friends with your teen? Your kids are all about Facebook, but have you ever thought about getting your own...
  14. Tweens, Teens & College

    Is Facebook safe? Safety tips for teens

    By Abbi Perets on Dec 15, 2008
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    Your teens love their Facebook friends and their MySpace pages and whatever other social networks they've joined. And while once...
  15. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Facebook, MySpace and beyond: Social networking for fun and understanding

    By Jen Klein on Nov 14, 2008
    Sometime last summer, I was searching for something -- I can't remember what -- and the search results included a Facebook link. The...