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5 Cyber Safety Tips For Parenting In A Digital World (Video)

July 13, 2015 video blog interview with Josh Ochs at www.safesmartsocial.com.  

Radio Interview with CBS LA News Radio – Summertime and Dangerous Apps

This is a radio interview I did on CBS LA – KNX 1070 News radio with Vicky Moore, June 13,

Three Lies Parents Tell Themselves About Their Child’s Cyber Safety

Yesterday, I was speaking with a school principal after I finished a Cyber Safety Workshop for her 150 5th graders

Overwhelmed Parents, Screen Time, and Online Gaming Addiction

I am a School Resource Officer in a Southern California city. I received a call for service this week from

OC Register – As phones get smarter, bullying can get worse

” Whiting: As phones get smarter, bullying can get worse, cybercop says A combination of handed-down smartphones, summer break and

Protect Yourself From Getting Your Account Hacked

“ I occasionally investigate account hacks or take-overs. This is one of those situations where an ounce of prevention is

Digital Reputation Management

Teens share everything. How they feel about life, a new song, their science homework, pictures of themselves, where they’ll be

Help Create Balance in Your Child’s Technological Life

“ Aided by the convenience and constant access provided by mobile devices, especially smartphones, 92% of teens are going online

How Do I Talk to My Child About Sexting?

Sexting, or sending a nude image to another person, is happening more often than most parents expect. In a 2014

New Disturbing Social Media Trend – The Kylie Jenner Challenge

Body image is a serious issue with teens. Often this issue is ignored until a child is in crisis of

Digital Self-harm – The Little Talked About Self-Cyberbullying

Last week, I posted a blog article about an Instagram threat, targeting a student in San Dimas. Today, it was

Instagram Threat Terrifies Parents in San Dimas School District

Last week, a student at Lone Hill Middle School in San Dimas received several threats from an Instagram account that

Human Trafficking, Child Sex Exploitation, and the Internet

Every day, children in your community are being targeted, snared, and manipulated into a world of sexual exploitation. They are

Porn is Destroying Your Child’s Mind and Their Future – Maybe Yours Too

The evidence is in: Pornography is bad for your mind, your relationships, and your future happiness. What is pornography good

How to keep your kids safe while on the Mac with Parental Controls in OS X Yosemite

Keeping your kids safe while using the computer is paramount in many parents’ minds. Fortunately Apple gives you the resources

How Predators are Using Social Media to Exploit Your Child and What You Can do to Stop Them

In my Cyber Safety parent workshop, I ask parents where is the safest place for their child to be? After

Why is Social Media So Important to Your Child and Why it Should be Important to You

It is often difficult for parents to truly understand how important social media, and the mobile devices they use to

Confession Pages

Social media “confession” pages are all the rage. Students tell you that it is an opportunity to talk about important

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