Author Archives: Larry Magid
What Is Snapchat and Why Do Kids Love It and Parents Fear It?
You may have heard about Snapchat, the mobile app that allows users to capture videos and pictures that self destruct after a few seconds. When users send a message, they get to decide whether it will live for between 1 … Continue reading
FTC Issues FAQ on COPPA for Parents and Businesses
The Federal Trade Commission has issued some “Frequently Asked Questions” about the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) based on amended rules that go into effect on July 1st. Click here to see the FAQ. “The primary goal of COPPA,” wrote the … Continue reading
Google and Nixle Team Up For Public Safety Alerts
Google and Nixle are working together to help people better respond to emergency situations in their communities and schools. Emergency alerts, about crimes in progress, lock-downs, natural disasters, missing children and other events will now show up when people do relevant searches on Google web … Continue reading
One-minute audio segment on ‘Facebook phone’ and Internet addiction
In the wake of Facebook’s new Home phone software, Larry Magid uses his CBS News/CNET Tech Talk segment, Larry Magid to explore Internet addiction with “Mediatrician” Dr. Michael Rich. For me, including a link to the entire Michael Rich interview, … Continue reading
Guest Post: New Windows 8 Parental Controls and Other Tips
by Bruno Galera Guest blogger & Dell employee (Editors note: The opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and not necessarily of SafeKids.com. For a slightly different perspective on parental controls, see Internet filters have their place, … Continue reading
Toddlers Are Naturals With Tablets, But Is It A Good Idea?
If you haven’t read it, I highly recommend The Atlantic article, The Touch-Screen Generation by Hanna Rosin. Rosin presents an in-depth and somewhat reassuring look at the way very young children use tablets, pointing out that toddlers don’t have to be taught how to … Continue reading
Guest Post: Arming Staff within Schools – A Reactive Solution with Increased Potential for Danger?
By Katie Johnson Awareity Guest blogger The discussion on school safety is being held at every school and community across the Nation. The end goal is the same, ensuring the safety of every young child and staff member within … Continue reading
Video Games and Societal Violence: Cause for Urgent Action or a Bridge Too Far?
By Michael Levine and Christopher Ferguson In the wake of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook, an unusual alliance of concerned policymakers from both sides of the aisle, as well as gun rights and children’s advocates have called for new … Continue reading
Making it Safe to Compete for Child Athletes
by Larry Magid I’ve been a board member at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) for several years and I’ve heard a lot of horrible stories about children who have been abducted or abused. Every story is … Continue reading
