Our kids are getting lost in the upside down

Recently, I watched the latest season of Netflix’s hit show Stranger Things. While I was watching, something struck me. The upside down in Stranger Things reminded me of online spaces: there are alternate dimensions, full of toxic monsters, that mirror our world. We need to understand this space to keep children safe online.

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Digital Citizenship is the blindside of child protection

You will find thoughts and concrete ideas on digital citizenship and child protection here. This post should get you thinking about your school or your home and how we adults sometimes know that some of our digital behavior isn't perfect, yet we react like a deer looking into the headlights: we don't change course, slam on the brakes or make any correction until there is damage.

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A Parent's Guide to Snapchat

If you are wondering if you should give your child access to Snapchat or just wondering how it works, we are here to help. I know so many parents who are pulling their hair out trying to keep up with their children’s social media. This guide will help you understand everything you need to know in just a few minutes.

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Roblox: What parents need to know

Roblox is fun but not as safe as you might think. In this blog post, you will find some of the shocking things kids have told me about Roblox and the dangers for children within the game. There is also a handy guide to Roblox for parents.

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YouTube Shorts: Why you should be aware as an educator or parent

“I got lost over Christmas.”

“Lost where?”

“On my phone - It just dragged me in. It was like some force was pulling me to keep watching.”

Learn where more and more kids are getting lost online…..

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Seven Imperatives to Raising Teens

My mom shared a document with me about raising teens. She wrote this in 1985 and trust me you will want to read this. Her seven imperatives to raising teens haven’t changed. A must read to all parents of teen and tweens.

A side note: Passing a typed paper around the neighborhood was blogging back in the 80s!

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