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Sign Oprah’s Pledge

Sign Oprah’s Pledge

Mega star, Oprah Winfrey continues to share important information about the safe use of technology. As a long time supporter of safe Internet use and the safety of children and adults, Oprah is offering a pledge to make a difference: Sign the Pledge If...
How to’s from names you trust – Find How

How to’s from names you trust – Find How

We are always looking for new sites that ar good for our visitors.  Find How – found us! We’ve checked out the site and you can read below, but their mission includes being Family, School and Library Friendly. You can find out how...
Disney, Common Sense Launch New Internet Safety Campaign

Disney, Common Sense Launch New Internet Safety Campaign

You know how great we think Common Sense Media is and Disney – what else can you say? What a great pairing of two companies that are all about kids staying safe online. The video is for the younger set – but really a great campaign. Disney...
Set Parental Controls on Nintendo DSi

Set Parental Controls on Nintendo DSi

Common Sense has done it again. One of the hottest toys this holiday season could be the Nintendo DSi. If your child wants one, is getting one or has one, you may want to watch this video. This gives you step by step instructions on how to set the...
Facebook Cares About Your Safety

Facebook Cares About Your Safety

There are a ton of articles recently about facebook and what they are doing to step up security and online privacy. Facebook has changed privacy settings and you will be mandated to address them to continue to use the service. They have formed a...

Rules For The Road For Parents In The Digital Age

We’re always telling kids what to do to stay safe online. Here are some great rules for parents to follow. We have referenced Common Sense Media before and continue to be impressed with the great information that comes out of their website. Check...
New Cyberbullying Site!

New Cyberbullying Site!

Stop Cyberbullying ! Through the office of Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan a great new site has launched. This site offers a quiz, cyber news and events, FAQs, Basic Internet 101, tips and warning signs for kids and teens, parents and educators....
Holiday Tips, Scams, Shams & a Tech Guide

Holiday Tips, Scams, Shams & a Tech Guide

Instead of talking about the joys of family and Thanksgiving – all most people can talk about is Black Friday Sales (the day when retail outlets traditionally do enough sales to take them out of the red for the year).  So before you head...
‘Digital Dirt’ Can Haunt Your Job Search

‘Digital Dirt’ Can Haunt Your Job Search

Pandora’s Blog is a great blog that I check out frequently, and it comes  from the folks at PC Pandora.  They have shared an article from CareerBuilder.com writer Rachel Zupek – check out this great advice: October 12, 2009 ‘Digital...
Build-A-Bear Workshop Supports “Stop Cyberbullying” Program to Help Protect Children, Teens and Tweens

Build-A-Bear Workshop Supports “Stop Cyberbullying” Program to Help Protect Children, Teens and Tweens

ST. LOUIS, MO — 10/01/09 — Build-A-Bear Workshop®, in partnership with WiredSafety.org, is promoting October as Stop Cyberbullying Month at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and in its online virtual world, buildabearville.com®. The interactive...

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