Internet Safety Video Contest - First Prize Wins $10,000
Trend Micro, a computer security company, just launched an exciting new contest called “What’s Your Story?” where the first-place winner can receive $10,000. Any teen (13 and up) or adult can enter the contest by submitting a short homemade video revolving around the topic of Internet safety.
Mar
16
Parents Teaching Parents How to Deal With Cyberbullying
For parents, knowing how to deal with bullying (in any form) isn’t as simple as reading a “How-To” pamphlet. All instances of bullying are different and can be handled in different ways. Sometimes it’s as easy as talking to the parent of the other child, or presenting the problem to school administration; but as I’ve highlighted before, with the somewhat-recent emergence of cyberbullying, knowing what to do in these situations is getting more and more complicated.
Mar
16
Why Daughters of UK Parents Have Asked for Chaperones
I came across an interesting article that I wanted to share with you as I found it both concerning and revealing and something that parents, whether in the UK, USA or otherwise, should take note of, and use as an opportunity to talk to our children.
Mar
15
Dads Who Inspire Me. Meet Bill Latchford.
The safety of our children on and off the Internet is a concern that resides in all parents, both mothers and fathers.
Mar
11
Countering the Influence of Online Ads on Our Daughters
These days, parents not only have to protect and prepare their sons and daughters from what the real world has in store for them, they also have the tough and overwhelming job of making sure their children’s online lives aren’t jeopardized. Influence from mainstream media doesn’t make this any easier.
Mar
10
Introducing Our New Virtual World, ourWorld
Yoursphere’s goal, as you’ve read or heard me say many times, is to put your child’s online safety first and to provide an age and content appropriate online experience. With all the wonderful benefits the Internet has to offer, our goal is to leverage them all, to your child’s benefit.
Mar
4
