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The A, B, C’s of Security Configuration Settings for Zoom
We received a question from a parent of an elementary school aged child: “I was wondering if you would write a post for us to post to our Facebook page about ZOOM safety. It doesn't have to be lengthy, in fact it shouldn't be or if you write something and [...]
Don’t Wait to Graduate to Start Your Business
By Elain Thompson Parents, this blog is for your teenager to read. Share it with them and let this be a conversation starter to see if your kids have or ever had an idea to start their own business. If we know anything, it’s that talent doesn’t discriminate against age. [...]
I’m on TikTok, but Your Elementary School Aged Child Probably Shouldn’t Be
By Anonymous High School Student TikTok is a creative video sharing app that has become a very popular social media platform for all ages, including young children. Like most social media apps, users must be 13+ to create a TikTok account. However, young kids know how to get around apps [...]
Protect Your New Home From Digital Dangers When You Move
By Elaine Thompson When you’re planning a trans-state move, cybersecurity is often low on the list of things to prioritize. But implementing cybersecurity in your home is more urgent than you think—especially if you have kids. Hackers attack someone every 39 seconds, and as criminals have become craftier, it’s becoming [...]
How to Talk to Kids about the Latest Online Challenge Trend on Social Media
Every few months, our kids are exposed to a new viral social media challenge. Sometimes the challenges are harmless, while other times the challenge could land your child in the hospital or jail. Here are just a few of the online challenge trends we have seen over the last few [...]
Savvy Cyber Kids Featured in New York Times Cover Story
2019 ended on a high-note for Savvy Cyber Kids as we were featured in a cover story in the Sunday, December 8, 2019 edition of the New York Times, Video Games and Online Chats Are ‘Hunting Grounds’ for Sexual Predators. It was a surreal feeling to see a story that discusses [...]
5 Ways to Protect Your Kid from Dangerous YouTube Content
By Alice Williams Even with new social apps popping up all the time YouTube is still all the rage among youngsters. But sadly, disturbing content on YouTube is also all the rage. And while YouTube Kids is better, it still should not be used with a hands-off approach to content [...]
Don’t Get Scammed When Doing Good
When hurricanes, typhoons and tsunamis unleash their fury, we see heartbreaking accounts of the damage and the aftermath as residents try to re-build their lives. Thanks to a 24-hour news cycle, we see more than numbers and statistics; we oftentimes meet the individuals whose lives have been torn apart and [...]
A Look Back at Technology Innovations
Twenty-five years ago, mainstream use of digital technology was not widespread. According to the Census Bureau, only 8.2 percent of U.S. homes had a personal computer in 1984, and over 99% of U.S. households had no internet access. Most Americans – about 84% -- had no cell phone. Even though [...]
What Has Changed for the Netflix Generation?
If you received a personal computer as a holiday present in the 90’s, you would have been part of a fairly exclusive group of Americans. According to US census data, only about a third of the American population had a personal computer in 1997. Fast forward to 2000 and half [...]
Video Games Can Get You Into College
“You’ll never get a scholarship to college playing video games!” said Moms everywhere, since the Atari 2600 became a mainstay in dens and basements in the 1980s and with every iteration of gaming platforms since. Well, it turns out, Mom was, um, wrong! Welcome to the world of esports—where globalized [...]
What Parents Need to Know About the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
By Alice Williams It’s no secret—using the internet can be risky business. Beyond Amazon Prime fueling your impulsive buys or Instagram sucking you in for hours, the internet can be dangerous for more than just your time or your wallet—especially for kids. A seemingly harmless game of Fortnite or simply [...]