by Larry Richman | Jun 24, 2019
For children, the online gaming world is a virtual playground. Gaming consoles are specialized computers that let you log on, put on a headset, turn on a webcam, and talk to and play with any of the millions of gamers around the world. Many online games have...
by Larry Richman | Jun 21, 2019
Pornography is freely available online and it is one of the biggest threats to our children’s online safety. Children with unrestricted internet access are just a click away from viewing sexually-explicit material online—either intentionally or accidentally. Depraved...
by Larry Richman | Jun 20, 2019
The Church offers a video warning about the dangers of driving while drowsy. The video “Drowsy Driver,” shows how a driver pushes the limits in driving when he is drowsy. It is one in a series of safety videos from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
by Larry Richman | Jun 19, 2019
The vast power of internet resources are now accessible through devices that fit in our pocket. These mobile devices let us instantly communicate with unlimited people. Children can access web content, photos, and videos on their phones or other mobile devices from...
by Larry Richman | Jun 18, 2019
A new video from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “A Flood of Rescuers,” documents the inspiring rescue efforts that took place after Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Harvey was a category 4 hurricane that formed in late August 2017 and destroyed...
by Larry Richman | Jun 17, 2019
Cyberbullying is willful and repeated harm (such as harassing, humiliating, or threatening text or images) inflicted through the internet, interactive technologies, or mobile phones. 43% of teens aged 13 to 17 report that they have experienced some sort of...
by Larry Richman | Jun 14, 2019
Children and teenagers use social media as a way to share information and connect with other people. Sites like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter have become a predominant forum to present themselves, seek approval, and describe their interests. They use these sites to...
by Larry Richman | Jun 12, 2019
June is National Internet Safety Awareness Month. All month, we will share ideas on how to keep the internet a safe resource for you and your family. See other articles about online safety. The non-profit organization Enough Is Enough has created the website Internet...
by Larry Richman | Jun 11, 2019
The Church continues to make progress on the renaming of its websites. LDS.org has now been converted to its new domain ChurchofJesusChrist.org, Mormon.org is now ComeUntoChrist.org, and the MormonNewsroom.org is now newsroom.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. For information...
by Larry Richman | Jun 10, 2019
As parents, we want to protect our children from danger. Just as we teach our children how to be safe when cooking on campfires, ovens, or stoves, we can also teach our children to use technology wisely to avoid danger. Technology can bless and benefit our lives when...
by Larry Richman | Jun 7, 2019
June is National Internet Safety Awareness Month. All month, we will share ideas on how to keep the internet a safe resource for you and your family. See other articles about online safety. This article provides a few general tips to keep your kids safe online,...
by Larry Richman | Jun 6, 2019
A memory is lost when a family member passes away before the memory has been shared and saved. Don’t wait another day. Consider family memories you don’t want to lose: Think about important memories from your life events, videos, stories, or photos that are not...
by Larry Richman | Jun 5, 2019
Teaching your kids to be safe on social media is very important. Most kids and teens spend hours online each day and we need to understand what they are experiencing and help them stay safe. June is National Internet Safety Awareness Month. All month, we will share...
by Larry Richman | Jun 4, 2019
In the Church video “Rescued by Christ,” British falconer, George O’Neill, shares his story of how he was rescued by Christ.
by Larry Richman | Jun 3, 2019
June is National Internet Safety Awareness Month. All month, we will share ideas on how to keep the internet a safe resource for you and your family. See other articles about online safety. Keeping kids safe on the internet can seem like an overwhelming task. Kids are...