Internet Safety and Tech Tips for Parents of Teens and Tweens

Web Safety: Teenagers

Learn what Internet safety lessons to teach your teen or tween. Get information on appropriate TV shows, what works to stop sexting, video game addiction, and more.

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  Deciphering Internet Secret Codes! 

  While you may know what BFF stands for (best friends forever), there's a good chance that you have a basic secret code vocabulary & aren't up on the teen lingo. Read more »

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  Determining Appropriate TV Time 

  Arm yourself with these interesting facts about kids and TV to help you determing the appropriate amount of TV time in your home. Read more »

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  Ensuring Online Safety of Your Children 

  The internet may expose kids to explicit material and online predators. Find out what parents can do to ensure that their kids are safe online. Read more »

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  Get Cell Phone Use Under Control 

  Convenience aside, cell phones should be a privilege that is earned by your tween or teen and not an absolute right. Read more »

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  Monitoring Kids and the TV 

  Find out why you should monitor your kids and the amount of time that spend watching TV. Read more »

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  Monitoring Kids Cell Phone Use 

  Before buying cell phones for kids, find out how parents should control and monitor their use. Read more »

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  Online Safety - Kids, Facebook and Social Networking 

  How to keep your child safe on the internet while using social networking. Read more »

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  Online Safety: 3 Tips for Parents to Protect Your Child 

  Three important internet safety tips for parents that will keep yourchild's online experience a safe one. Read more »

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  Parenting Perspective on Video Games 

  Make sure that your teen understands the pros and cons of gaming. Set up rules to make sure that video games don't take over your child's life. Read more »

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  Sexting Is Dangerous 

  What is sexting, why is it so dangerous, and what can you do to keep your teen safe from cyberbullies? Read more »

Keeping Teens Safe Online

Making young adults stop sexting is a troubling project, especially for parents just finding out the inappropriate things that teens and tweens do with their cell phones. Our parenting articles help you keep kids safe, while allowing them to practice making their own decisions. Get tips on what are appropriate TV shows and TV time for teens and tweens. Aside from "sexting" and "cybering", learn other aspects of Internet safety to keep kids safe online. Our articles also share the signs of video game addiction in children, and how to prevent video game addiction from getting out of hand.