A new study released by the Center for Cyber Safety and Education revealed that most parents of elementary and middle school students in the U.S. are not aware of the risks their kids are taking online. The Children’s Internet Usage Study compared the self-reported online behaviors of kids in grades 4-8 with their parents’ perceptions […]
Kids Headed to College? Keep Up with Them on Social Media
It happens eventually: the kids grow up, they graduate from high school, and then they’re off to college. Many kids struggle to decide whether or not they should stay at home or move out – others are off like a rocket. The Northeastern states see thousands of students leave every year. Sometimes it’s just over […]
Do Video Games Rot the Brain? You Decide!
This is a guest post written by my 13 year-old son Justin! It was a project for school, but I though you all would enjoy it! Please leave him a comment and let him know what you think! Wouldn’t it be amazing if everyone was playing a game that you created? Video games are amazing. […]
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Disclosure: Thank you LifeLock for sponsoring this post. Please visit The Smart Talk for more tips on how to prepare your kids to develop healthy online habits. Enter The Smart Talk Giveaway for a chance to win a trip for four to Disney World. (Learn how to enter below.) This week my daughter turned fourteen […]
6 Social Media Sites College Students Can’t Live Without
With social media taking center stage in almost every aspect of life today, it is no surprise that it has taken a grip of the education facet as well. Today it estimated that over 80 percent of university students worldwide have active Facebook accounts. This is true for Twitter as well. While you would […]
4 Ways to Keep in Touch With Your Extended Family
You may be away from your extended family for any number of reasons such as traveling or a new job across the country. Today, it is easier than ever to stay connected with your entire family despite the distance. If you have access to the Internet, you can be just as close to your loved […]