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Social Media: Networking and Internet Safety Trends for Kids

By Kymberley Page on Sunday, November 6th, 2011 | No Comments

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What is the connection between the trend and practices of children using social networking media and internet safety for kids? It is closer than you think. Let’s take a look.
Firstly, social networking websites and online chat rooms are frequented not only by kids and teens but also by online and sexual predators too, for the [...]

New E-Book for Parents: Cyber Safety in the 21st Century

By Kymberley Page on Saturday, November 5th, 2011 | No Comments

ShareWe have uploaded a new ebook for you to read, share, and use in discussing internet safety, cyber security, protection from predators and cyber bullies.
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INTRODUCTION
The Internet is no longer a novelty. It is an established presence in many, many people’s lives. Having grown from a computer-based ‘fad’ to an integral part of [...]

Key Points for Parents Preparing their Children to Drive

By kidsafe on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 | No Comments

You play a critical role in your teen’s learning-to-drive process. Here are some important actions you can take at this stage.
Evaluate your teen’s readiness. Talk with your teen about personal responsibility, ability to follow rules and any other concerns before beginning the learning-to-drive process.

Get informed. A lot has changed since you earned your driver's license. Graduated driver [...]

Rock To Stop the Violence – Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention

By kidsafe on Friday, October 28th, 2011 | No Comments

This month 1 in four youth will be physically, emotionally or verbally abused by another youth. Bullying isn't a joke.

You can be an anti-bullying rock star this month. October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Sure there are many programs that target anti-bullying. But what about programs in your homes, business, and tolerance or diversity [...]

SmartPhone Privacy Issues

By kidsafe on Friday, October 28th, 2011 | No Comments

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KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Pictures you’ve e-mailed or uploaded from your smartphone could be leaking location information threatening your safety or that of your children.
“Perfect, just like that,” cooed NBC Action News staffer Susanne McDonald to her four-year-old daughter Laine as she took a series of smartphone pictures. “Ready? One, two, three! Good [...]