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Parents Guide to Social Media Apps Used by Kids
I was recently asked by a reader of my site (Denise) if I could put together a chart that lists out some of the main social media sites used by…
Less “Stranger Danger” – Kik Messenger Updates App Over Privacy
Back in mid-2012, I wrote an article about the "dangerous" combination of Kik Messenger and Instagram. The article turned out to be quite popular (and controversial) in a few ways.…
“OnStar? I’d Like to Get a Tour of Detroit!” #ConnectedByOnStar
Now I get it. Now I understand why so many people choose GM vehicles like Buick. It's because these vehicles come equipped with OnStar. OnStar is like having your own…
Watch Out SnapChat Users! SnapHack App Can Now View &
SnapChat has always, in my opinion, been a controversial app. It has a very simple model, you can take pictures and photos and send them to friends and these multimedia…
Will You Pledge to Not Text and Drive? Do It
For the past couple of months, I have been writing and talking about the national campaign where you pledge to not text and drive. It's called It Can Wait (the…
Still Texting and Driving? This #ItCanWait Documentary Will Change Your
We all know that we shouldn't text and drive, but yet even I feel sometimes compelled to glance at my phone. I don't respond to texts unless I'm fully stopped,…
Texting and Driving Simulator – A Scary Game to Try!
We all know or have been told that texting and driving is dangerous. But yet, for some reason, many of us still do it. For those of you learning to…
Parents Be Warned! Ask.fm is a Dangerous & Deadly Social
Back in 2012, I wrote about some potential dangers surrounding the Instagram and Kik Messenger combination. By now, hopefully many parents know what to look for and how to combat…
It Can Wait – Texting Ends Lives – #ItCanWait Campaign
Technology is a great tool when used properly. But as it becomes ever prevalent in our day-to-day lives, it can move from being simply useful to life-ending. With all of…
5 Reasons Why Social Media Might Actually Be Good for
WARNING: The repeated use of Social Media can be dangerous to your child's well-being. Should we have a Surgeon General’s warning label slapped onto each and every social media site…