 | Lori Getz is the founder of Cyber Education Consultants and speaks to students, parents and educators about Internet safety, security and ethics. She has a Master of Arts in Educational Technology from San Diego State University and is certified by isafe.org as an Internet Safety Specialist. Her mission is to help bridge the gap between a young generation of digital natives and their parents and teachers. She is the mother of one and lives in Los Angeles with her husband. |
You MUST Talk about Sexting with Your Kids
A recent momlogic survey uncovered some interesting yet not surprising results: Teens are sexting, and parents didn't have a clue! Here are some of the results -- and tips on how to talk to your kids about it.
Warning: Sexting IS Sex. Parents, Take Action!
Are you talking about sexting with your teen? If not, you need to. Now. The behavior is dangerous and has long-term consequences for your children. Do you know what your teen is up to? Don't be taken by surprise -- it's time to take the Momlogic Sexting Challenge.
Use Taser Technology on Your Kids
In the last decade, Taser International has been a leader in innovative technology for law enforcement. Their mission is simple: "Protect Life." Now they are bringing that innovation to parenting.
Be Careful with Used Tech Goods!
A bargain is great when you get what you think you are getting. But when that deal comes with a surprise, you may be getting more than you bargained for!
Be a Smart Online Shopper
While online shopping has its benefits, follow these rules to keep your identity and money secure as you're scoring deals.
Online Gaming Can Invite Child Predators
We are sending our children mixed messages about stranger awareness. It's not okay to talk to an adult stranger in the park, but it is okay to talk to a completely anonymous individual that may be an Internet predator?!
Beware! Child Predators Are Targeting Moms
If it wasn't bad enough that child molesters are preying on children using the Internet -- now predators are going online and targeting moms so they can get close to their kids. If you have children, you HAVE to read this. It could save your child's life.
FaceChipz.com: Social Networking for Tweens
FaceChipz.com could be the answer to a concerned mother's prayers. Check it out.
Teen Gives Wall Street the 411
I hate to take a page from Wall Street these days, but for this, I will give them credit!
Don't Post Vacation Plans on Twitter
One man tweeted about being on vacation ... and came home to find out his house had been ransacked.
KidZui: A Safe Way for Kids to Surf the Net?
How realistic is this safe-web concept? I think it is a great tool to introduce the Internet to its youngest users. But because of the limited search and poor quality of images, I don't see school-age children really adopting this system.
Four Questions Parents Have to Ask
In the final part of this week's Cyber Safety series, Internet Safety Specialist Lori Getz reveals the four questions every parent should ask to ensure that your kids are as safe as possible while online.
Keeping Kids Safe Online This Summer
With summer right around the corner, our kids will be home with a lot more free time on their hands. Expect text messaging to go through the roof and online time to soar. In part four of our Cyber Safety series, find out what you can do to keep your kids safe in cyberspace this summer.
Think Your Kids Aren't Sexting? Think Again!
Everyone's heard about the dangers of sexting -- sending nude pictures and videos over the Internet -- but no one thinks that their kid would be dumb enough to do it. Well, they are, and they do, and it can change their lives forever.
Facebook Do's and Don'ts
There's no doubt that manners are important. But who knew that there would be a whole new set of etiquette for online interactions? In part two of our Cyber Safety series, find out the do's and don'ts of Facebook.
Beware! Child Predators Are Targeting Moms
If it wasn't bad enough that child molesters are preying on children using the Internet -- now predators are going online and targeting moms so they can get close to their kids. If you have children, you HAVE to read this. It could save your child's life.
Summer Cyber-Parenting Tips
Today's young people are known as Digital Natives. Their brains are physically wired differently from us as parents, and therefore they think and behave in a manner that sometimes seems foreign. As parents, we need to stop fighting their involvement in technology and begin talking.
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