Washington (CNN) “In a detailed report submitted to Congress Monday, the Justice Department says that since 2006, when the government launched Project Safe Childhood, federal prosecutions have increased by 40%, and more than 8600 defendants...

The safety of our children online is a universal thought and wish. Here is a new site aimed at keeping kids safe online.  Since I don’t speak the language, you’ll have to asses the site yourself for safety -but it just launched and...

We highlight a lot of games here on the website (probably because I love to play online games…) trying to note the ones that offer a safe playing environment. I have not checked out Stardolls yet, so be sure you check it out completely before...

Today marks National Missing Children’s Day, and advocates for children urge parents and guardians to take 25 minutes to learn how to safeguard kids from predators. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, about...

We’ve referenced Alison Rhodes, the Safety Mom, here before. She sent out a plea today that talks about a pending Jobs Bill that could affect our teachers and kids and our educational system.  Check out what she has to say and if you’re...

In honor of Mother’s Day – (hey, it’s this weekend if you haven’t shopped yet!) – I thought we would highlight some of the great sites that are helmed by Moms!  To paraphrase the old saying – It takes a lot of...

Common Sense Media has done it again – great new blog about online gaming. You know we are big supporters of Common Sense Media as a great guide to what is safe for your children. Here is a “common sense” approach to online gaming...

You know I call out the pitfalls of Facebook when necessary – so it is more than fair that I share with you when I see that they are trying to protect all of the folks who use Facebook. The updated Safety Center has sections for everyone ...

Several great organization have combined to offer a new Internet Safety Video Contest. Computer security company Trend Micro has launched a contest called “What’s Your Story?”  The person who submits the best short video  (no...

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...