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Sexting: Online “Sextortion” of Teens Increasing

Federal Authorities have made it official: online cases of sexual extortion or sexual exploitation of teenagers are mounting. It starts with a teen who takes a nude photograph of him/herself. At first...

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Texting: Students Spend Class Time Texting

According to a recent study by the creators of an app called textPlus, 43% of teenagers use their cell phones to text during class.  Many kids hide their cell phones under their desks, in pockets, or...

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Parenting: “Back to School” Mobile and Digital Media Safety Tips

Now that the kids are officially back to school in most parts of the country, this is the perfect time to regroup and review some basic “Back to School” safety tips for both mobile and digital media....

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Cyberbullying: Portrait of a Cyberbully

Online safety experts often talk about the victims of cyberbullying. Children and teens who suffer from frequent “technology harassment” exhibit signs of depression, withdrawal, and anxiety. The...

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Parenting: SafetyWeb, 5 Minutes for Mom, and Annie Fox Party on Twitter!

We’re proud to report that last night’s online safety Twitter party was a huge success. Thank you to all the wonderful participants for helping to create a thoughtful, engaging conversation about...

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Cyberbullying: 13-Year-Old Houston Boy Dies of ‘Bullycide’

Asher Brown, an 8th grade student at Hamilton Middle School in Houston, Texas, committed suicide last Thursday after enduring two years of relentless bullying at school. Brown’s mother and stepfather...

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Cyberbullying: Starting the Conversation About Cyberbullying

October 1st marks Cyberbullying Prevention Month and in the wake of so many recent “bullycides,” we thought now might be a good time to delve a bit deeper into the frightening and very real world of...

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Parenting: How to Avoid Raising a Bully

Stories about tragic “bullycides” (suicides as a result of bullying) have been all over the media lately. As a result, everyone wants to know how we, as a society, can prevent bullying. There’s no...

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Computer Safety: Top Tips for Parents for Cyber Security Awareness Month

In honor of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), we’ve put together a comprehensive resource article for parents to keep themselves, their children and their Internet-accessible devices...

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For Parents: Did You Know That Your Child Has A Digital Dossier?

Recently, we came across a very powerful, four and a half minute video about digital dossiers, produced by the Digital Natives group at Harvard Law School’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society. The...

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