As a digital parent, I bet you sometimes wonder if your kids are really listening to all the concerns you have about their online behaviors and habits. Well, parenting isn’t always linear. My 14-year-old daughter recently was on BuzzFeed and watched a video called: I Hacked Peoples’ webcams. The intent [...]
Technological advancements bring with both the good and the bad. On the positive side, there is no doubt that technology has brought truly awesome advancements to our day-to-day lives. From convenience and efficiency, safety and life-saving features, to entertainment and information, technology has transformed modern-day living. But, viewed more critically, [...]
As a parent of a teen, when it comes to knowing what is right for your child with social media and all that comes with it, well, it’s complicated. It’s hard (and perhaps not practical) to just say no to it all. And once you start saying yes, the struggle, [...]
As at-home exercise technology becomes more sophisticated, there are cybersecurity implications to consider. Being alive in the digital age means that we get to experience life in ways not possible previously. No doubt technology has added some concerns to our lives such as distraction, overuse, privacy and security. But in [...]
A picture is worth 1000 words, right? Well, now that our smart phones give us a camera in-hand 24/7, we have a lot to say as we document our lives with great frequency and a level of detail like never before. Sure, the documenting of a friend’s child most minor, [...]
Spending time gaming clearly is a passion with today’s youth. You, yourself, may have been a fan of video games when you were a kid (and maybe you still are!). But the video games you played then were different, weren’t they? It was you against the game’s world, trying to [...]
I bet like many Americans, you do much of your shopping online. It’s convenient, easier to price compare and the selection is great, right? All true—but online shopping comes with risks. Here are some tips to help you ensure that your gift giving is marked by cheer – not tears. [...]
It’s a pretty well-known reality, if you show up at someone’s doorstep on Halloween, with no attempt at wearing a costume or something that revels in the spirit of the night, the homeowner is under no obligation to give you candy. The social contract of the evening is wear a [...]
Be careful out there, social media armies are ready to attack YOU if you dare to challenge their point of view. No, I’m not talking about the presidential or midterm elections. I’m talking about pop culture fans, known on the internet as ‘Stans’, who are informed and committed to their [...]
Whether you are faced with the task of doing ‘something’ about a loved one’s social media accounts after his or her death, or you are planning for what you would like to happen with your own accounts after your death, the pervasive use of social media to meticulously catalog our [...]
