It’s that time of year again to check your Facebook privacy settings, assuming that time of year is any time you’re on Facebook. Since last I looked, Facebook has made some changes. Â And, there are lots of options to consider. Â I won’t go through every option on every screen, but will show you the main […]
Did Instagram redeem itself? I think not.
Last night I received this email from Instagram like many other people did. Hello, Our community has grown by many millions of people since we wrote our original Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As we announced in December, we have updated our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. These policies also now take into […]
Cyberbullying. What is it and How to Prevent it.
Cyberbullying is a pretty large topic to try to cover in a short period of time. But, there are definitely some strategies you can try when you or your children are affected by this. The key is to stop it as soon as possible. Here are some ideas. First, what is cyberbullying? It’s harassment that […]
5 Cell Phone Safety Tips for Kids
Developing cell phone rules: 1. When and where you can use your phones. Set an example by what you do. How many times do you see parents in public using their phones for emailing, calling, texting, browsing or whatever when they’re with their kids. I know that sometimes you have to know certain things (I […]
8 Ideas to Help Your Kids Communicate Safely Online
This week I thought I’d go over some good tips to think about in order to help your kids (and maybe you) communicate safely online. Hint, they all involve talking to your kids, but also have some practical things to do. These are things to think about and hopefully do sooner than later. Talk to […]
2 Tips on how Criminals Use Social Media
A recent story in Mashable describes a young woman in Australia who was helping her grandmother count some cash. She then took a picture of the cash and posted it to Facebook.  Of course, soon after that, the temptation was too great for 2 would-be thieves who stumbled across her Facebook post and decided they […]
