By: Meghan Mathias An internet scam is a type of deception that uses the internet as a vehicle to commit numerous subcategories of crime. It can seem scary, navigating an increasingly cyber world that seems to have deceit waiting around every corner, especially now that your kids are going online. [...]
By: Meghan Mathias As more and more kids are born into the digital age, one where communication and socialization is primarily done through our phones, concerns about how to keep children safe from the dangers of the Internet run high. The fear of your child getting bullied at school is [...]
By Madison Forster You may be relieved to hear that the answer is yes, you can block strangers and just allow friends to play with your child while online gaming. Depending on the game console, there are ways to change the settings. If your child has an Xbox 1 or [...]
By: Meghan Mathias This may go without saying, but the cons of sharing your online passwords greatly outweigh the possible pros. Sharing your passwords can lead to various forms of online scams and threats, as well as the vulnerability of all personal information on your account. Kids may find it [...]
By Madison Forster In todays world of online gaming, it can be exciting for people to play their favorite video games with others all over the world, play in tournaments, and connect with new people. Although there are benefits, there will always be people out there that have bad intentions. [...]
By Shannon Fitzgibbon Social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram defy all physical barriers to connect users worldwide. Many are introduced to friends new and old, and recent developments have connected brands with users interests. By literally identifying what we “like” or “engage” with on social media platforms, brands [...]
By: Meghan Mathias It is rather difficult to find someone who doesn’t have some form of social media these days, and that includes young kids. Using social media has become a necessary function of society, no matter how you feel about it. Even kids who don’t have cell phones are [...]
By: Meghan Mathias There is a lot of discourse about the dangers of social media and how these apps may be negatively affecting young kids. However, it is also important to highlight the aspects of social media that can be beneficial for everyone, especially young kids. According to the University [...]
Fundraising has always been a challenge for non-profit organizations, especially small 501(c)(3) non-profits like Savvy Cyber Kids. Add the events of 2020 and 2021 on top of everything else and we needed a new way to fundraise that will help us to continue to develop new and updated learning materials [...]
By Madison Forster In todays world of technology, something like sharing passwords can be common in kids and teens to “show trust” in friendships and romantic relationships. They may shrug it off like it is “no big deal”, but here are some things you can teach young children on why [...]
