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Michele Borba Blog: Worried About Online Predators? What research says will keep kids safer online #Parenting #onlinesafety

Posted: December 3rd, 2009 by Michele Borba

Study uncovers solutions that may help kids be less likely to be victimized online
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REALITY CHECK: Just mention two words: “Online Predator” to a parent and be prepared for a full-blown panic attack. Few things are more terrifying than envisioning our kids being recruited for sexual relationships by some unseen force. Though we can ever [...]

Michele Borba blog: 7 Crucial Internet Rules to Keep Our Kids and Teen Safer Online

Posted: December 2nd, 2009 by Michele Borba

REALITY CHECK: One survey found that half of three thousand U.S. children surveyed during the previous six months said they or someone they know had been victims or guilty of cyberbullying. Talk to your kids and monitor that computer!
Our kids are called the “Net Generation” and for good reason. After all, this is the first [...]

Michele Borba: Yoursphere – A Great Way to Keep Kids Safe Online

Posted: November 23rd, 2009 by Michele Borba

It’s a whole new world and with so many new issues to face when it comes to child rearing these day. Let’s face it, June Clever didn’t have to deal with worrisome parenting challenges such online safety, predators and cyberbullying. One thing is for sure, the Internet is here to stay. It has also become [...]