by Larry Richman | Jul 15, 2020
The Church has published a Media Safety site with principles and ideas to help you stay safe while using media and technology. The site is now part of the Life Help resources. (From the main menu on ChurchofJesusChrist.org, select Living Life and then Life Help.) The...
by Larry Richman | Jul 8, 2020
The Children and Youth section of the Church’s website has a series of articles to help parents improve their ability to support their child’s growth. The Supporting Your Child’s Growth page provides Ideas for parents on how they can help their children...
by Larry Richman | Jan 10, 2020
Did you know: 70% of kids encounter sexual or violent content online while doing homework research 17% of tweens (age 8-12) received an online message with photos or words that made them feel uncomfortable, only 7% of parents were aware of this 65% of 8-14 year-olds...
by Larry Richman | Jan 8, 2020
In today’s world of online banking, online shopping, online social media, and online banking, chances are you have lots of online accounts. And chances are that you use the same username and password a lot. That’s a really bad practice. SplashData’s...
by Larry Richman | Jun 28, 2019
Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America. Identity theft can happen to anyone at any age, and it is important to protect yourself and your family from falling victim to this crime. June is National Internet Safety Awareness Month. All month, we will...
by Larry Richman | Jun 26, 2019
When children go online, they have direct and immediate access to friends, family, and complete strangers, which can put unsuspecting children at great risk. Children who meet and communicate with strangers online are easy prey for internet predators. June is National...
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 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 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 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 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...
