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...
by Larry Richman | May 21, 2019
The World Health Organization has issued its first-ever guidelines on screen time for children: Kids under 5 should not spend more than 1 hour watching screens every day—and less is better. Infants under 1 should not view screens at all. These guidelines are similar...
by Larry Richman | Dec 10, 2018
“A digital community. That is where we are living now,” says Dina Alexander, founder and president of the nonprofit Educate and Empower Kids. So how can we teach our kids to be honest, productive, and safe in this community? In the video “What Parents Need...
by Larry Richman | Aug 30, 2018
In the magazine article “Teaching with Tech: Engaging Youth in a Digital World,” Brian K. Ashton, second counselor in the Sunday School General Presidency, explains how technology can be an ally rather than an enemy in the classroom. Our youth have been...
by Larry Richman | Jun 8, 2018
From the article “Helping Children Make Good Media Choices,” from the digital-only content in the June 2018 issue of the Ensign magazine:...
by Larry Richman | Jun 7, 2018
“If your idea of teaching kids to be digitally savvy means showing them how to avoid phishing scams, create unbreakable passwords and stay off pornographic websites — then experts say you’ve got a lot to learn.” That’s the lead paragraph in the...
by Larry Richman | Apr 25, 2018
These days, many kids draw little distinction between real life and online life. They may use social sites designed for children such as Webkinz or Club Penguin, or social sites designed for adults such as Facebook or Instagram. Whatever they’re doing, they...
by Larry Richman | Sep 23, 2014
Need some good ideas on how to #HastenTheWork using the internet and social media? Larry Richman has compiled some easy, practical ideas into a book titled 101 Ways to Hasten the Work Online. It is an easy-to-read, 80-page book that has 62 color illustrations....
by Larry Richman | Nov 2, 2010
As a parent, you face unprecedented hurdles today and a big one is the Internet. Did you know that 93% of boys and 62% of girls have been exposed to Internet pornography before the age of 18? You may be thinking, “That’s not my child!” Unfortunately, many of the...
by Larry Richman | Oct 18, 2010
The Church magazines would like to hear from you! How do you moderate your children’s time with TV, computer, video games, and cell phone? How do you help them live a well-balanced life, using technology in helpful and appropriate ways without letting it take over?...
by Larry Richman | Oct 9, 2010
The Web of Trust (mywot.com) is a set of community-powered tools that families can use to identify trustworthy websites. It shows which websites you can trust for safe surfing, shopping, and searching on the web. Their safe surfing browser tool is free. The WOT Trust...
by Larry Richman | Aug 23, 2010
Visit OnGuardOnline.gov for social networking safety tips for parents and youth. It provides practical tips from the US federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal...
by Larry Richman | Aug 18, 2010
bNetS@vvy is a comprehensive Internet safety web site from the National Education Association. Check it out to find tools for helping teens stay safe online!
by Larry Richman | Aug 12, 2010
Facebook just launched a page on Facebook Safety (facebook.com/fbsafety) with some great videos and tips. You can “Like” this page to get updates and give feedback on safety issues.
by Larry Richman | Aug 10, 2010
Microsoft.com offers the following ideas on how to Take Charge of Your Online Reputation: Chances are you already have a reputation online, even if you don’t want one. On Web sites across the Internet, people can find information about you. You should be aware...
