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Michelle Obama was wrong and let me tell you why digital parenting May 04, 2019

If you haven’t heard, Michelle Obama wrote a book touted as “an intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States.”  And then she did a book tour talking about the book. She went from city to city, country to country, talking about the...

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Being a Child in the Age of Technology digital citizens technology and tech devices Apr 02, 2019

I co-wrote this free, downloadable handbook with Janice Richardson (the creator of Safer Internet Day) for the Council of Europe. The handbook is a guide for parents, educators, children and policy makers. You will also find another free CoE guide, the Internet Literacy Handbook, in the...

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The 5 C's Of Digital Parenting digital parenting Apr 02, 2019

The first quarter of 2019 has begun with a variety of digital parenting concerns that would seem to be the perfect recipe for confusion and despair for parents and caregivers.  Parents have had to contend with problems ranging from viral challenges, (hoaxes and cheese throwing) to gaming...

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Black History Month: Notable Achievements In STEM technology and tech devices Feb 28, 2019

The month of February is coming to a close and I wanted to end Black History month with one final celebration of the successes of Black Americans in the United States.

As an African American lawyer, law professor and eSafety consultant, I thought it would be timely to write a post on Black...

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Black Friday for Parents in the Digital Age digital parenting technology and tech devices Nov 24, 2018

Hey Digital Parents,

Let me ask you a question, what do Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday all have in common?

Give up?

Digital Literacy and Critical Thinking.  I know, right.  You weren't expecting that.  Let me walk you through this.

Thanksgiving: every year, millions of...

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Digital Parenting on Purpose with Amy Carney digital parenting Oct 29, 2018

I started following Amy Carney on parenting after a girlfriend shared some of her blogposts full of spot-on tips - and I fell in love with her style and advice and just plain ol'  common sense.  As a mother of two young boys, I was mesmerized by this woman who made parenting 5 children...

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Paris Talks 2018: Parenting, Children and Education in the Digital Age digital citizens digital parenting May 20, 2018

In 2018, Expats Paris, launched the first conference, Paris Talks, as a platform for provocative and disruptive ideas about the future of humanity.

The conference format is short, powerful, inspiring talks, combined with entertainment and networking opportunities.  Conference issues range...

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Lawyer, Mom, eSafety Consultant = Digital Parenting Coach digital parenting Feb 05, 2018

The other day, a friend asked me not WHAT I do, but HOW I came to do what I do?  Hmm, interesting question.

If you believe in kismet, then you are halfway to understanding the fantastic ride that led me to my current profession. So let me fill you in on some of the background.

I am an...

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Encouragement for the Digital Parent: Parenting Techniques digital footprints and identity digital parenting Feb 04, 2018

I bet you’re wondering whether you even have a digital parenting technique.

Well I can guarantee that you do.

But first let’s clear up this digital parent business. If you have a child who is a digital native, a child born who was born after the widespread adoption of Internet...

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Parenting a Child Under 3 in the Digital Age digital parenting screen balance Feb 04, 2018

Parenting in the digital age is bringing new challenges to parents - and children alike.

One of the keys for moving forward as a Digital Parent is to understand the issues and then apply best practices to your family. But attention, don't be afraid to mix and match things up to find something...

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How to Report an Online Incident in Your Country helplines and hotlines reporting Feb 04, 2018

What do you do if you or your child experiences an online incident?

Parenting in the digital age is no different than ‘regular’ parenting and one of the first things that a parent must do is to note the contact information for emergency (online) services, just like you do in the...

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Kid Korner: Thoughts of Minecraft online video games and gaming Feb 04, 2018

AUTHOR: Joanne Cammish

To understand the digital world: go to the source.

If you want to better understand a game or app that's aimed at young people, it's probably worth taking the time to find out about it from the player at source.

I decided to interview my nephew to get his thoughts on...

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