Snapchat Launches Family Center
The new tool allows teens to opt-in so that their parents have insight into how they’re using the popular platform.
Guide to Teen Sextortion Scams
The FBI has reported a “huge increase” in sextortion scams targeting teens, especially boys 14 to 17. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself or your teen, and what to do if you’re a victim.
Ask Trish: Cyberbullying Myths
Hey Trish, Sometimes I’ve heard people say cyberbullying can be good for you by making you less weak. What do u think? ...
Ask Trish: All About Algorithms
Dear Trish, I don’t really know exactly what an algorithm is. Also, are they good or bad? I’m so confused ...
Free Up Storage, Save Money with Gmail, Google Photos
One thing you can do is go through your inbox to get rid of unneeded messages by clicking on the box (or round icon on a phone) to the left of each message and then deleting all checked messages. These go into a trash folder where they remain for 30 days, though you can manually empty it if you want ...
Ask Trish: Sextortion Facts
Me last week, reading some recently published articles about sextortion, and thinking to myself: “This issue is too important not to discuss with youth, too. They deserve the facts!” ...
Parent’s Guide to Discord
If you’ve got a teen in your house, there’s a good chance you have Discord. We don’t mean bickering—we’re talking Discord with a capital D, the chat app that’s especially popular with teens.
Parent’s & Educator’s Guide to Media Literacy & False Information
We hear a lot about misinformation, disinformation and “fake news,” but whatever you call it, it’s a symptom of much larger problems, including the lack of media literacy.
Parent’s Guide to Roblox
If your kids love to play online games, one of the names you may be hearing about a lot lately is Roblox. Here’s what you need to know.
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Safe computing includes minding your ergonomics
I recently set up a new home office, which not only involved countless trips to Ikea, but also having to deal with ergonomics -- something I hadn't thought much about ...
Don’t let stalkers or abusers and creeps track your phone’s location
Modern cell phones know where you are. This can be a very good thing, but — in the wrong hands — it can also lead to potential abuse ...
For our kids & ourselves: Presence in a digital age
By Anne Collier Presence has never been harder or more needed – in this age of hyper transparency, connection, opinion and information, all in a media environment that's networked, so ...
Privacy and security tips for newly-minted college students
This post first appeared on Forbes.com by Larry Magid Congratulations. After a long and sometimes stressful childhood you (or your teen) are ready for college. It's a big step that involves ...
Advice for reducing risk when using mobile phones
This article first appeared in the San Jose Mercury News I recently helped write a free online booklet called "A Parents' Guide to Mobile Phones," available at connectsafely.org/mobile, but much ...
Examples of Research-Based Safety Advice
Parents’ Guides A Parents’ Guide to Facebook A Parents' Guide to Google+ Safety Tips FAQ on Sexting and Sextortion Tips to Prevent Teen Sexting Tips for Smart Videogaming Safety Tips ...
Video & Podcast: Rosalind Wiseman – NY Times Best-Selling Author & Founder of Cultures of Dignity
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher spoke with NY Times Best-Selling Author & Founder of Cultures of Dignity Rosalind Wiseman about teens, parents, social media, gaming, and education today. The movie ...
Video & Podcast: Jacqueline Beauchere, Microsoft’s Global Safety Advocate
We speak with Jacqueline Beauchere, Microsoft’s Global Safety Advocate about their research on digital civility as well as the company's campaign to educate parents and youth about online safety during ...
Video + Podcast: Mindy Brooks, Director of User Experience for Google Play and Google’s Kids and Family Initiative
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher interview Mindy Brooks, Director of User Experience for Google Play and Google’s Kids and Family Initiative. Listen on Spreaker: ...
Internet Ethics Amid Covid-19
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher speak with Irina Raicu, Director, Internet Ethics Program at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics/Santa Clara University, about ethics and Covid-19 contact-tracing apps ...
How Schools and Parents Can Promote Media Literacy
Michelle Ciulla Lipkin, executive director of National Association for Media Literacy Education, speaks with us about why media literacy is more important than ever ...
Why Teens Love TikTok
We spoke with Jeff Collins and Lavanya Mahendran about all things TikTok, including how people are creatively using the service during this period plus TikTok's new safety features ...
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