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Educational Apps for the Summer apps screen balance Feb 03, 2018

I know what you're thinking: "But what a minute - she's been advocating screen limits for summer, extracurricular activities so the kids won't reach f...

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Teens, Beaches, Selfies - Oh My. digital footprints and identity Feb 03, 2018

Ā Your teenager is advancing to the next class level, life is good and summer is here. Pat yourself on the back and give your teen a high five.

Now be...

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Should I Buy an Apple Watch for My Child? technology and tech devices Feb 03, 2018

I didn't stand in line to buy my Apple watch, but I admit that I ordered it online on the very first day.Ā  Almost 6 weeks later, I pulled it out of th...

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Mommy, What's a Telephone Booth? digital citizens Feb 03, 2018

The other day, I was walking with my sons when I gestured to a telephone booth and made some comment.

Imagine my surprise, when my 7 year old, looked...

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Can You Post Pictures of Other People's Children? digital footprints and identity Feb 03, 2018

What is the proper online etiquette or netiquette for posting pictures online of other peopleā€™s children?

This is a question I usually get as people ...

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Student Viewpoint: Tips for Parents digital citizens social media Feb 03, 2018

What do students think parents should know?

I asked one of my former international public law students to give her perspective on Internet and tell p...

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Sexting and Prosecution sexting sexuality Feb 03, 2018

Is it possible that children can be prosecuted as sex offenders in the UK and in the US for texting and sexting?

So just what is the issue and how ca...

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Tech Tales & Tips: Digital Role Model digital detox screen balance Feb 03, 2018

Tech Tale:

Vanessa is a working mother who uses her laptop and smartphone to conduct business when sheā€™s at home. In between giving her children a ba...

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Digital Detox over a Weekend digital detox screen balance Feb 03, 2018

What is a digital detox?

Basically a detox is just shutting down, turning off and stepping away from technology.Ā  A detox, just like a food detox, is...

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Spring Training for the Digital Parent digital footprints and identity screen balance Feb 03, 2018

Internet, mobile phones and wi-fi connected devices are ubiquitous.Ā Ā And this "everywhere - at all times" Internet access may cause parents to feel fr...

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