Kids and the Internet

How to Keep Your Child Safe (and Happy) Online

Christine Carter, PhD | Posted 05.14.2012

Christine Carter, PhD

Like a lot of parents, I've been struck by how active -- though not savvy -- my kids and their friends are with social media.

What Are Mobile Devices Teaching Your Kids?

Suren Ramasubbu | Posted 07.31.2011

Suren Ramasubbu

Mobile learning blends traditional pedagogy with technology to reach every child. The question is not if your child should use a mobile device in school, but how to do it safely.

Is It Ever OK To Spy On Your Kids?

Delia Lloyd | Posted 11.17.2011

Delia Lloyd

Is it ever OK to spy on your kids -- on the Internet or anywhere else? And should you tell them that you're doing it?

Cyber-Bullying Education Needs to Start Earlier

Lesli Rotenberg | Posted 05.25.2011

Lesli Rotenberg

Early education is critical for helping children learn how to explore the online world safely and respectfully. There are many resources to help.

Kids and Media: Joined at the Hip

Ellen Galinsky | Posted 11.17.2011

Ellen Galinsky

A brand new study from the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that among young people 8-18, use of every type of media has increased over the past 10 years, with the exception of reading.

I Can't Get that Penis Out of My Mind

Jenny Allen | Posted 05.25.2011

Jenny Allen

The children are sending out pictures of their penises over the computer. Did you know this? Enterprising youth! Only one penis that I know of has come into our house this way, but there may be more.

Study: 20% Of 8-15 Year Olds Have Met Online Strangers In Real Life

The Guardian | John Carvel | Posted 05.25.2011

Nearly a quarter of children between the ages of eight and 12 are evading the age restrictions imposed by social networking sites Facebook, Bebo and M...