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Here’s What I’m Doing to Avoid Being Caught Up in A Puppy Scam
In November last year, we lost our much-loved family dog. We were all so devasted. Harley was a very handsome...
Here’s How the California Consumer Privacy Act Will Affect You
On May 25, 2018, the European Union implemented a new privacy legislature called the General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR....
Here’s How to Steer Clear of Bot Accounts on Social Media
“Congratulations, you’re a winner!” “Did you know this public figure is trying to make your life worse? Click here for...
Here’s a Codicil to Add to Your Will – Disposal of Your Digital Assets
Codicil to Add to your Will – Disposal of Your Digital Assets We were still in shock over the sudden...
Helping Your Family Combat Digital Misinformation
Helping Your Family Combat Digital Misinformation If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that our ability to think critically about...
Helping Your Daughter Handle Mean Girls Online
It was an ordinary Tuesday after school. Sixteen year-old Allison was texting back and forth with her best friend Katie; both were...
Helping Teens Rethink the Sexy Selfie
You just can’t make this stuff up. Who would have thought we’d be spending a chunk of our parenting years...
Helping Teens Cope with Three Bs: Bragging, Betrayal, Body Image
The three Bs — bragging, betrayal, and body Image — are a very big deal for both tweens and teens...
Helping Older Adults Build Strong Digital Literacy Skills
Most of us take our skills for granted when it comes to technology. We move effortlessly between applications and multiple devices. We install new software, set up numerous accounts, and easily clear technical hurdles that come our...
Helping Mom & Dad: Online Doctor Visits and Telemedicine
Whether it’s for routine care, a prescription refill, or a simple follow-up, online doctor visits offer tremendous benefits in terms...
Helping Mom & Dad: Online Banking
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles about how we can help our elder parents get...
Helping Mom & Dad: Family Video Chats
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of articles about how we can help our elder parents get...
Helping Kids Understand Their ‘Digital Footprint’
It’s easy to talk in general about an important topic and apply a catchy phrase to it without our kids...
Helping Kids Understand the Foolishness and Consequences of Sexting
Sexting and teens. Nearly every week, the headlines reflect the attempt of citizens, educators, and lawmakers to tackle the question: What...
Helping Kids Think Critically About Influencers They Follow Online
When I was a teenager, my role model was Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton. I admired everything about her. I...
Helping Kids Deal with the Digital Rejection of ‘Ghosting’
Rejection is the unspoken risk that is present when we enter into any relationship be it a friendship or a...
Help! My Child Just Got His First Phone, Now What?
Q: We held off as long as we could but finally decided to give our child a smartphone for Christmas....
Help Kids Steer Clear of Cyberbullies During Summer Break
As we all look forward to the sunshine and freedom of summer, it’s important to remember that not all elements...
Heads Up Parents. Gaming Could Help Your Kids Perform Better at School but Facebook Won’t!
Some days, I think gaming is a gift from the gods – a ‘time-out’ gift for tired, stressed parents. But...
Heads Up Gamers! Fake Fortnite Android Apps Are Being Spread via YouTube Videos
Does the name “Fortnite” ring any bells? It should, because it’s probably the most popular video game in the world...
HBO Targeted by a Cyberattack, Potential “Game of Thrones” Scripts and Episodes Leaked
The night is dark and full of hackers. HBO (Home Box Office, Inc.) has been thrown into chaos, as the...
Have You Taught Your Kids About the Dangers of ‘Catfishing’?
You may have overheard your kids talking about “catfishing” or someone getting “catfished.” No, they aren’t talking about gills, hooks,...
Have You Talked to Your Kids About a Career in Cybersecurity?
Here’s some cool trivia for you: What profession currently has a zero-percent unemployment rate, pays an average of $116,000 a...
Have You Had the ‘Dangerous Celebrity’ Talk with Your Kids?
By now hopefully you’ve had several critical conversations with your child about the good, the bad, and the risky of...
Have You Checked Your Teens’ Phone for the Burnbook App?
Every few months a new mobile app surfaces on the social landscape that quickly catches on. And, yes, parent—you need...
Have Fun in the Sun this Summer with the Summer Safety #RT2Win Sweepstakes!
The school year has come to an end, and with it comes the start of summer! For many, this time...
Have a Tweeting Teen in Your House? Here’s What You Need to Know
Twitter has evolved over the past decade to mean different things to different people. For adults, the platform has morphed...
