by Church Newsroom | Sep 30, 2019
The social media accounts of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continue to unify to improve usage of the correct name of the Church and simplify the Church’s social media presence. The Church Newsroom Facebook and Instagram accounts have merged with the...
by Larry Richman | Jul 31, 2019
Elder David A. Bednar has given us this challenge: “Brothers and sisters, what has been accomplished thus far in this dispensation communicating gospel messages through social media channels is a good beginning—but only a small trickle. I now extend to you the...
by Larry Richman | Jul 23, 2019
The Church of England is encouraging individuals and churches to sign a voluntary pledge to help make social media and the web more widely positive places for conversations. Whether you use Facebook or you are commenting on a news article, we all have different views,...
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...
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...