Online Internet Safety Course

With the holidays, many homes have new games, cell phones or some type of smart device that has internet access. If you have kids that will have the ability to access the Internet through some of these services for the first time. As parents, you have the responsibility to make sure they have a safe experience while online. Since you can't be with them every time they are accessing the net you need to give them the knowledge and direction on what is acceptable behavior from them while online and the tools on how to handle the situation if someone approaches them or exposes them to sexual content.

Now you can take an online course on Internet safety and give yourself the tools to have the conversation with your kids that gives them the tools to protect themselves. Internet Safety - Protecting Children in an Online World is an online course that will assist with keeping your family safe while online.

Facebook New Timeline

Facebook is going through major changes in the look and feel again. All to remain competitive and leverage their earnings potential. They say its to give us a better experience but the reality is Facebook, and every other social network, is out to maximize their earnings. We all must be vigilant about protecting our identity, what is out there for everyone to find. Take the time to go through your Facebook Privacy settings again, you should do this often, especially after you migrate to Timeline. Make sure that your settings are such that only people that you approve of can access your pictures and updates. Don't give others access to your pictures and personal information. Identity theft and online scams continue to rise. Don't give these people the information they need to target you. Keep your information private and don't give third party applications access to your Facebook account. Click the title link above for Facebook's video on the time line.

If you haven't done so lately, use Google, Spokeo, PiPl, Bing or whatever search service you are familiar with and search about yourself. Run your name, screen names and email addresses and see what others can find out about you without spending a cent. Keep in mind for those that are willing to spend a few dollars, the amount and type of info is staggering. Your drivers license number and social security number for example are easily found.

You are the first line of defense in protecting your personal identity.

New Study on Sexting

A study was released that incidates the level of teen sexting may not be as big of a problem as was originally thought. The study indicates that it is more experimental with teens with no criminal of malice intent and that it is not as widespread as others believe. This is good news for parents with cell phones. It does not reduce the need to be vigilant with your kids on their online and cell phone activities. Being a parent to kids or teens is something that requires you to have the conversations with them about their activities. All their activities. Ask yourself What if? and have the talks.

Click on the title link to read the report.