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Cell phone rules and tips for teenagers
/in Blog /by Liz RepkingCell phone rules are one of the most common dilemmas for parents of teenagers: How do I establish rules around the use of my child’s cell phone? There are so many challenges that go along with this. First of all, for both parents and kids, this topic can quickly become a source of negativity. Nobody, parent […]
Does your child spend too much time texting?
/in Blog /by Liz RepkingIn 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 […]
Tips for safely setting up Instagram for kids
/in Blog /by Liz RepkingI recently received an email asking me if I had any tips on setting up Instagram safely for his daughter? Seemed like a great question and one that I get asked often. Instagram is easily the most popular social media app for middle school kids and as parents, we need to understand the concerns as […]
News Alert: Sexting incident at Ridgewood High School (Norridge, IL)
/in Blog /by Liz RepkingSadly, 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 […]
Parents checking Instagram: a good and a bad story
/in Blog /by Liz RepkingIt has been an ironic week. I received two messages from moms sharing their stories with me. One mom had attended a safety presentations where we talked about Instagram. The other mom follows me on Facebook and my website. They are different people with different parenting styles. One had a success story while one had a […]
Safer Internet Day 2015 Conference
/in Blog /by Liz RepkingToday, 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 […]
Great Super Bowl ad! Coke #MakeItHappy
/in News /by Liz RepkingWhile I find Coca Cola refreshing as a beverage, actually my favorite, this ad that they ran during the Super Bowl was even more refreshing as a worldwide message. This is one that everyone, from 5 years old to 95 years old can relate to. The message that Coca Cola is trying to get it is […]
The Girl Scouts have gone digital
/in Blog /by Liz RepkingExcited 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 […]
Controversial new cyberbullying law in Illinois
/in News /by Liz RepkingAs of January 1, 2015, Illinois law HB4207 went into effect. Illinois Government News Network describes it in these words: House Bill 4207, sponsored by State Representative Laura Fine (D-Glenview) and State Senator Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago), prohibits bullying of students through technology outside the classroom or school. The law applies to devices not owned or […]
New Trend on Instagram: Posting Phone Numbers
/in Blog /by Liz RepkingWho was your celebrity crush when you were 13? Was it Matt Dillon, Rob Lowe, Ralph Macchio, or maybe it was Tom Cruise. Risky Business was a good movie. Regardless of who it was, our only option was to buy some bad teen magazine and hope for a picture and a bit of gossip. Fast […]