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What the Proposed COPPA Changes Could Mean for Your Kids
Earlier this month, news broke that the Federal Trade Commission had proposed changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA. This act applies to online safety and protection for...
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SocialShield Recognized for Work in Internet Safety
Last week we proudly accepted an award for “Internet Safety Company of the Year” at the 2011 IMA Awards, hosted by the Internet Marketing Association. Our CEO, George Garrick, traveled to Las Vegas to...
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How to Talk to Your Kids about Online Safety
A popular request I often get from parents is: “how do I talk to my kids about online safety?” When it comes to kids and teens navigating the web, inevitable mistakes will be made. Kids lack the...
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What Is a School’s Role in Educating Students about Social Media?
There are many different opinions out there about what schools’ responsibilities are in educating students about topics related to social media and online citizenship. There has been criticism that...
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National Bullying Prevention Month came to a close yesterday, but that doesn’t mean the fight against cyberbullying is over. While school administrations, law enforcement officials and national...
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When Should You Buy Your Child a Smartphone?
We are quickly approaching the holidays and many parents may be thinking about giving their child their first cell phone or smartphone. I often get asked: “What is the right age to buy my child a cell...
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Make Online Safety a Priority this Thanksgiving
It’s that time of year again when kids start having more time off from school (Thanksgiving, snow days, winter break) and more time to spend online. Add to the mix the frenzied holiday schedules that...
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Is Technology Making Our Kids Grow Up Faster?
Technology has opened up so many doors for both us and our children to better communicate, research, learn and socialize. But does technology also make our kids grow up faster? The internet certainly...
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The Truth About Facebook Depression
Check out the infographic that the team from Help for Depression recently shared with us. While there are many positive aspects of social networks when used safely, the statistics and findings below...
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SocialShield Now a Free Service
Many of you may have heard already, but we’re excited to announce that SocialShield is now part of Avira, the leading provider of computer protection software to over 100 million customers worldwide....
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