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...
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 | 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 | Jun 1, 2018
Today is National Delete Snapchat Day, a grassroots effort to #SaveTheKids from the destructive side of modern technology. Youth advocate Collin Kartchner posted the following on Instagram: Enough is enough. This app is a disaster. Time to say goodbye, Snapchat. You...
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...
