Sexting

Sexting laws: What parents need to know

Sherri Kuhn — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0700

We’ve all had that conversation warning our teens not to take any lewd pictures of themselves or others — maybe more than once. This also applies to forwarding a picture that was sent to him. There are constantly changing laws about sexting that you may not know about. What’s your liability, and what can police take if your child is suspected of passing along pornographic materials?

Snapchat: What parents need to know

Sherri Kuhn — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:00:00 -0700

Does your tween or teen use the Snapchat app? This hugely popular mobile app has taken over where Instagram left off — but with a twist that might take parents by surprise. Find out who’s using it and why you may want to think twice about letting your child download it.

The new sexting addicts: Parents!

Katie Kavulla — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:00:00 -0700

Well, well. Looks like it isn't just teens who are using their phones to get some action these days. According to recent studies, the newest group jumping on the sexting bandwagon? Parents.

Modern-day teen addictions

Mary Fetzer — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:00:00 -0700

You’ve warned your kids about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, but are you prepared to keep them safe from a whole new range of addictive behavior?

Sexting and teenagers: Educate or prosecute?

Laura Owens — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0700

Sexting among teens has stirred parents, schools and law enforcement to push for more education, and in some cases, prosecution. What do you think is the best deterrent?

Cell phone safety tips for kids, tweens and teens

Laura Willard — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0800

It's 2012, which means that most parents aren't discussing whether their kids will own a cell phone, but rather when their kids will own a cell phone. The process of purchasing a cell phone for your child should involve a lot more than discussions about the type of phone and the plan. It should center around cell phone safety. Keep reading for info from the experts.

Kids and sexting

Julie Weingarden Dubin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:00:00 -0800

In 2010, a Brooklyn school suspended 32 students for sexting . Last year more than 21 states introduced bills or resolutions aimed at sexting. Crackdowns on sexting help parents, but how do you tackle the topic at home?

How to encourage responsible cell phone use

Elaina Verhoff — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:54:00 -0700

Kids are getting their own cell phones at younger ages than ever. When you give your children their first cell phone, you are giving them a whole lot of power – the power to send and receive messages and images, to share their status and location and the ability to download just about anything out there. At such a young age, they may not be ready for all that power. So how do you avoid the potential pitfalls? Here are five important tips to help ensure your kids’ responsible cell phone use.

Spotting the signs of sexting

Elaina Verhoff — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:35:00 -0700

According to a survey conducted by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, one in five teen girls and boys has admitted to sending nude or semi-nude photos of themselves. One in five. If it isn’t your son or daughter, chances are it’s one of their friends. What would have been considered a taboo act several years ago is now a common practice among teens. While no parent wants to believe their kids would engage in sexting, all parents should be aware of these warning signs.

Talking sexting with your teen in light of a political scandal

Jen Klein — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:09:00 -0700

When you first learned about “sexting,” you had a talk with you tween and/or teen, right? RIGHT? You talked about good choices and appropriate behaviors, right? RIGHT? Even though you thought it was a “goes without saying topic,“ you had the conversation. And you thought you were done with that conversation. Check it off the list? Not so fast.

How to take a safe, sexy pic for your man

Jamie Beckman — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:24:00 -0700

Between Blake Lively's leaked nude cell phone pics and Rep. Anthony Weiner's raunchy Twitter snaps, sexting is back in the news. There's a simple lesson to be learned from their missteps: If you don't want any hint of a scandal, don't take suggestive pics of yourself. Ever. Good advice, but for those of us in long-distance relationships or who just want to spice things up, here are some tips for taking safe yet sexy self-portraits from critically acclaimed erotic photographer Perry Gallagher, who takes beautiful shots of nudes.

Jenn Sterger speaks out about Brett Favre sexting scandal

Meagan Morris — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:30:00 -0700

Jenn Sterger sat down with Good Morning America to try and clear her name regarding the Brett Favre scandal. Did she succeed?

Text flirting: The art of flirting via text messages

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0800

So you've met a nice guy and exchanged numbers. If you really want to get him interested, get texting. After all, you both always have your phones with you. Here are some tips on the art of phone flirting.

Brett Favre's sister arrested in drug bust

Meagan Morris — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:30:00 -0800

Brandi Favre, younger sister of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre, was arrested Wednesday in a drug bust. Read on to learn more about the latest incident for the scandal-prone NFL star.

Brett Favre sued for sexual harassment

Caroline Goddard — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 05:19:00 -0800

Brett Favre is being sued for sexual harassment by Christina Scavo and Shannon O'Toole, two former massage therapists for the New York Jets.

Brett Favre fined for sexting scandal

Caroline Goddard — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 06:03:00 -0800

Brett Favre has been fined $50,000 by the NFL for withholding information in a sexting case that could have effectively ended his career.

Dos and don'ts of texting your mate

Kori Ellis — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 07:00:00 -0800

Recently, a friend of mine dumped his girlfriend via text message. If they were dating for a couple weeks, you might find it an acceptable way to break the news. However, they were dating for two years! That leads me to our first texting don't...

Kat Dennings topless photos leaked

Meagan Morris — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 07:34:00 -0700

Topless photos of actress Kat Dennings leaked on the internet Friday. Will these photos help or hurt her burgeoning career?

Teaching kids about cell phone safety

Julie Guest Alloway — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:40:00 -0700

Kids' cell phones come with their own set of parental headaches, not least of which is who they're allowed to talk to, text and , what websites they can access. Here are some easy to follow safety tips.

Parenting controls for cell phone safety

Deanna Sletten — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:59:00 -0700

Cell phones for children are useful for staying in contact with parents and for emergency purposes, but do these benefits outweigh concerns like sexting, cyber bullying and other cell phone misuse? Cell phone safety is a growing concern and staying on top of current cell phone safety trends is nearly a full time job. Before you throw in the towel, consider these five cell phone safety tips.

Teaching your children about cyberbullying

Meagan Morris — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:06:00 -0700

The recent suicides of Hope Witsell, Tyler Clementi and, tragically, many other teens brings the growing problem of cyberbullying to the forefront of our consciousness. What can parents to do help their children avoid cyberbullying?