Jun 30, 2020
The Social Media Sites That Pose A Unique Risk To Teenagers
The lure and danger of interactive virtual platforms. Read the article here.
Research + News | Topic: Online Safety
Apr 15, 2020
7 Tactics A Child Predator Uses To Lure Kids: Red Flag Phrases Every Parent Needs To Know
Learning about the tactics and tricks child predators use will help parents be more aware. Read the article here.
Feb 28, 2020
Teen Hit Yolo Raises $8M To Let You Snapchat Anonymously
Now it’s safeguarding the app from predators while revealing a smart new feature for spinning up anonymous group chats, powered by $8 million in fresh funding. Read the article here.
Feb 25, 2020
Internet Acronyms Teens And Predators Know, But Parents Should
Many kids use a variety of acronyms shortcuts when texting — sometimes to keep parents in the dark. Read the article here.
Feb 6, 2020
Teenagers Are Discovering That The World Of YouTube Fan Fiction Can Have A Dark, Sexual, And Violent Side
Some teens go looking for this X-rated content on the site Wattpad, but some just stumble across it, potentially thanks to the site’s “You’ll also like” recommendations. Read the article here.
Jan 28, 2020
Our Daughter’s Nightly Struggle
Navigating this technology thing is not fun, for parents or our teens, but fighting the battle is worth it. Read the article here.
Jan 23, 2020
Apps To Watch Out For
Stay on top of the popular titles teens are already using. Read the post from Common Sense Media here.
Jan 6, 2020
Enforcing Cellphone Rules For Teenagers
Many families draft a personal contract that lays out the rules of cellphone usage for their children. Read the article here.
Dec 17, 2019
When 6th Graders Can Access Rape Porn On Their Smartphones, School Becomes Toxic
No 11-year-old should have to deal with, or even know, about things like this. Read the article here.
Nov 6, 2019
What Is Cyber Flashing?
Cyber Flashing is a different way for sexual predators to invade your privacy or that of your children or to transfer other unwanted material using a specific program that is featured on all Apple devices: AirDrop. Read the article here.