If it wasn’t bad enough that child molesters are preying on children using the Internet — now predators are going online and targeting moms so they can get close to their kids. If you have children, you HAVE to read this.

Cyber-bullying consists of 3 types of malicious actions: first, anytime a mean or threatening message is sent to another person using electronic communication.  Second, posting pictures or video of people without their permission and using it to harrass or embarrass that individual.  And third, using e-mail, IM or another type of test communication to pretend to be somebody else in order to trick another person.
There was a recent study that just came out from UCLA that said 3 of 4 children had been bullied online the last 12 months.  This …

While the Internet is a fabulous resource, it is important that children begin to develop safe Internet and computer habits early in order to avoid exposure to Internet pitfalls. Law enforcement, educators and healthcare professionals are all weighing in on the effects of prolonged Internet use and agree that young children should never be at the computer alone or spend long periods of time on the computer.
Kids are quick to dive into online games without paying attention to what they are playing, whom they are playing with and how …

Colleges and employers ARE looking at MySpace and Facebook and it doesn’t matter if they are marked private. There are two things happening. First, colleges are requesting to be a potential candidate’s friend. Recruiters (academic, sports and even Greek Life related) send friend requests to applicants and let them know if the applicants have questions they can send them through Facebook or join a group page…