A new Common Sense Media study shows that learning gender roles from movies and TV shows has real consequences on kids’ self-esteem, relationships, and even their future careers. Read more ›
Google has created Be Internet Awesome, a classroom curriculum and computer game to teach children about online safety and security.
The Be Internet Awesome program helps young people become more Internet savvy and encourages them to be good Internet citizens. A collection of educational materials appropriate for students in the third to fifth grades are also available on the Be Internet Awesome website. Read more ›
The internet has opened up a whole new world for people of all ages, but it does come with some risks. How much do you know about internet safety?
Check out the following links on girlshealth.gov for information about how to stay safe online. Read more ›
Girlshealth.gov was created in 2002 by the Office on Women’s Health, a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Girlshealth.gov is committed to empowering girls to create strong, positive relationships and happy, healthy futures by providing girls reliable, useful information on health and well-being. Read more ›
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health‘s Web site produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library. Read more ›
According to Larry Magid, technology journalist and CEO and co-founder of ConnectSafely.org, “…while it’s true that there are some privacy and security risks that are beyond our control, there is a lot we can do to protect ourselves.”
First and foremost, create strong passwords that are easy for you to remember but difficult for others to guess. Read more ›
Common Sense Media is a non-profit organization that helps families make smart media choices. Free resources include a library of independent age-based and educational ratings and reviews for movies, games, apps, TV shows, websites, books, and music. Common Sense Media also provides research, tips, and tools to keep kids safe. Read more ›
How much media and Internet use is too much? Learn when you should intervene and set limits. Read more ›
What are the signs that your child is a victim of cyber bullying? Learn more about cyber bullying and its affects. Read more ›
Why do teens send explicit images and messages? How common is it, and how should you approach the topic with your child? Read more ›
