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8 Apps to Stop Your Teen from Texting while Driving

by Barbara J. Feldman May 16, 2013
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We know it’s dangerous. They probably even know it’s dangerous. But hearing the little ding-ding-ding of a text message or Facebook status update is an irresistible attraction to a teen, even one’s that driving. According to a recent article in Mashable, the “National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) added distracted driving to its 2013 ‘most-wanted list’ [...]

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Making an iPod Touch Kid Safe

by Barbara J. Feldman January 22, 2013
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Because of their versatility and lower cost (as least in comparison to the iPhone), the Apple iPod Touch is a popular gift for kids and teens. Depending on the age of your child, and how much access you want to give them, there are a number of things you can do to make the iTouch [...]

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Amazon Announces Kindle Fire Subscription for Kids

by Barbara J. Feldman December 7, 2012
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I am over-the-moon excited by Amazon’s new Kindle Fire content subscription service for kids 3 to 8. FreeTime Unlimited offers a nearly unlimited supply of apps, videos and ebooks for a low monthly fee of just $2.99 for Prime members. (You already are a Prime member, right?) The service includes Parental Control over content and [...]

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Digital Citizenship for Middle School

by Barbara J. Feldman September 18, 2012
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This infographic from Microsoft describes the middle-school digital culture as one of stalkers, bullies, haters and drama queens. It includes an EXCELLENT evaluation quiz to ask oneself before posting online. 1) Am I sure this is a good idea? 2) Can this get me in trouble? 3) Could it hurt my reputation? 4) Could it [...]

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Risks of Social Media

by Barbara J. Feldman September 10, 2012
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Hi Mrs. Feldman, I have two daughters, 10 and 12. My 12 year old daughter recently reconnected with a friend she knew from 3rd grade and we took her to the movies with us 2 weekends ago. When I told one of my friends about the outing she pulled me aside and showed me the [...]

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Learning Digital Safety

by Barbara J. Feldman August 25, 2012
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Digital Passport is a new online training program for upper elementary grades, that teaches students the ins-and-outs of online safety. Free to teachers, it uses online games and video, along with classroom activities to teach “digital safety, respect, and community.” Students earn points toward a Digital Passport. And teachers can view student progress, through a [...]

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