online safety

Shopping Online

Don’t get fooled by these common online scams

Does that deal seem too good to be true? Chances are, your instincts are right. Any time you’re dealing with online transactions, be...

More Beauty & Style

Protect yourself: Safe online shopping

Buyer beware! Online shopping may be convenient, but it's not always the safest shopping choice. Are you doing everything you can to...

More Beauty & Style

Fashion fakes: How to tell if an online store is legit

Frugal fashionistas know the best place to shop for unique products at bargain-basement steals is online, but often those deals can...

Mom & Dad

Privacy-invading apps: How to keep kids safe on mobile devices

Those iPhone games that your kids play may be collecting more personal information about your kids than you think. According to a...

Mom & Dad

When your child's friend posts something inappropriate online

If you’ve been in the position where you’ve found that your child’s friend has posted inappropriate content about herself online,...

Money and finance

How to help your kids protect their online identity

Children can often become victims of identity theft. Take some simple precautions to help reduce the risk. Arm your kids with the...

Money and finance

Identity theft: Do we really need to worry?

If you think that identity theft isn't a serious concern, you just need to look at the numbers. The Federal Trade Commission...

Parenting How-to

How to monitor your child's online activities

You don't want to ban your kids from Internet and smartphone use, but you do want to keep them safe while they are online. Follow...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Cell phone safety tips for back-to-school

Can you hear me now? According to research, twenty-two percent of young children own a cell phone (ages 6-9), sixty percent of...

Tweens, Teens & College

Facebook and kids: How young is too young?

The current age limit to join Facebook is 13. However, reports are circulating that the social media giant is considering easing its...

Teen Behavior

Teens and the consequences of social media

It's impossible to keep today's teens away from social networking. Guide your teen to make wise choices when sharing with friends --...

Parenting Tips & Advice

7 Things your kids shouldn't share online

In an age of social media, online gaming, and apps like Foursquare, sharing information about yourself can be as easy as a few...

Mom & Dad

Hidden cell phone dangers

If you use your phone to take pictures and use social networking sites to post them online, you could be leaving yourself open to...

Tweens, Teens & College

High School student who ranked female classmates on Facebook list in hot water

An Illinois teenager and (former) high school student is in trouble after he was identified as being responsible for circulating a...

Budgeting & Saving

Holiday savings: Save money shopping online

The holidays are fast approaching -- and threatening to max out your credit card. Shopping online can make hunting for holiday deals...

Child Development & Health

Protecting kids from cyber bullying

Cyber-bullying is on the rise and shows no signs of going away anytime soon. Here’s everything parents need to know about protecting...

Technology

Kids on the internet: Safety tips for parents

When used correctly, the internet can be an excellent resource for entertainment, information and education. Unfortunately, there...

Budgeting & Saving

5 Times you should never share your social security number

Think of your Social Security number (SSN) as your very own nine-digit serial number. You need one to apply for a job, fill out a...

Technology

Experts speak: How much internet is okay for kids?

While signing online can be an invaluable experience for your children, spending too much time on the internet can actually be...