Here is a text book example of the problems that can arise with Snapchat, or any other social media app. Snapchat is probably the second most popular app among tweens and teens, with the most popular being Instagram. Snapchat, however, provides a false sense of security with the functionality of pictures, or snaps, ‘disappearing’ after […]

In my house, I have a son who has an ongoing conversation, via text, with a friend from the time school ends until they both go to bed at night. Is this better or worse than having the hour long phone calls that we parents had when we were 14 years old? Read Dr. Michael […]

Sadly, 4 more teenagers have been caught sexting and may face criminal charges in this most recent incident at Ridgewood High School, in Norridge, IL. This time, it is 2 females and 2 males that are being potentially charged. This is another example of why parents need to continue the conversation with their children about […]

Today, Tuesday, February 10, 2015 is International Safer Internet Day. I will be at Google HQ to attend this conference and learn more about the topics and issues around creating a safer internet. Over the last couple of years, there has been much discussion around the safety of Ask.fm. Apparently, they have done some house […]

Excited to get those Thin Mints? Are you like me and your daughter has moved on from Girl Scouts? Or did the little girl that you use to count on to show up at your door selling cookies go to college?  Worry no more. The Girl Scouts have gone digital with their sales. There is […]