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Surf Net Kids

1/23/2018

Surf Net Kids
Welcome to my vision of what’s wonderful on the Web. Welcome parents, kids, teens, grandparents, teachers, librarians and the incurably curious. I am a syndicated newspaper columnist, mother, wife and Net surfer supreme (not listed in order of importance, of course).

If you are interested in educational activities for your family or students, this is the place to be. Come join me as we maneuver through the always fascinating, and occasionally spectacular, Internet. Send me your ideas for interesting topics, your site recommendations and stories about your own Internet explorations.

Chess Kid

1/22/2018

Chess Kid
"Empower children to learn the timeless game of Chess on the the world’s #1 Chess site for kids! Our learning tools will keep kids motivated to learn and improve their Chess skills. More importantly, learning Chess will give them skills that they can take with them throughout life: strategy, tactics, creativity, perseverance and calculated risk-taking.
A variety of learning tools, puzzles and real-time Chess against our computer robots or other humans, provide brain-stimulating challenges and hours of entertainment to kids, even through the natural growing pains of learning the demanding game of Chess."

National Geographic Coloring Pages

1/21/2018

National Geographic
Print 'n' Go Coloring Book
Here is the link to the entire National Geographic Animal Coloring Book.

6 Steps for Organizing Your Messy Photo Library

1/11/2018

6 Steps for Organizing Your Messy Photo Library
"Using the most basic digital or smartphone camera, you can shoot thousands of photos, dump them onto a computer, and then shoot thousands more. In seconds, you can edit a photo series in ways that would take days to develop in the darkroom. But our images are usually stored on our various devices, often leaving duplicates to sort through."
Kim Komando

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3 Ways to Start Your Year with a Digital Clean Slate

1/10/2018

3 Ways to Start Your Year with a Digital Clean Slate
"Here’s a New Year’s resolution for 2018: de-clutter your digital history. Your computer stores a huge amount of browsing data, and in places you might never think to look. This meticulous chronology makes you vulnerable to snoops and advertising trackers. The solution: eliminate it."
Kim Komando

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Hundreds of Android and iOS apps use your mic to check what TV shows you are watching

1/9/2018

Hundreds of Android and iOS apps use your mic to check what TV shows you are watching
"Advertisers are keen for their ads to be seen, that goes without saying. But it's more important to be seen by the right people, hence the explosion in targeted advertising. Social media is a great way to gather massive amounts of data about people and deliver ads accordingly, but some mobile games take things further."

Very Frightening!

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Also available at my LiveBinder collection here!

Tips to Help Families Manage the Ever Changing Digital Landscape:

1/5/2018

Remember: Kids Will Be Kids
"Kids will make mistakes using media. Try to handle errors with empathy and turn a mistake into a teachable moment. But some indiscretions, such as sexting, bullying, or posting self-harm images, may be a red flag that hints at trouble ahead. Parents must observe carefully their children's behaviors and, if needed, enlist supportive professional help, including the family pediatrician."

Personal Note: Healthychidren.org has a wonderful series of advice for parents. I have saved each of them and have made them available at this link.
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/2253809?tabid=0faecca8-d100-2175-3060-1cbcbf671dc0

Tips to Help Families Manage the Ever Changing Digital Landscape:

1/4/2018

Warn Children About the Importance of Privacy and the Dangers of Predators and Sexting
Teens need to know that once content is shared with others, they will not be able to delete or remove it completely, and includes texting of inappropriate pictures. They may also not know about or choose not to use privacy settings, and they need to be warned that sex offenders often use social networking, chat rooms, e-mail, and online gaming to contact and exploit children.

Personal Note: Healthychidren.org has a wonderful series of advice for parents. I have saved each of them and have made them available at this link.
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/2253809?tabid=0faecca8-d100-2175-3060-1cbcbf671dc0

Tips to Help Families Manage the Ever Changing Digital Landscape:

1/3/2018

It's OK for Your Teen to be Online
Online relationships are part of typical adolescent development. Social media can support teens as they explore and discover more about themselves and their place in the grown-up world. Just be sure your teen is behaving appropriately in both the real and online worlds. Many teens need to be reminded that a platform's privacy settings do not make things actually "private" and that images, thoughts, and behaviors teens share online will instantly become a part of their digital footprint indefinitely. Keep lines of communication open and let them know you're there if they have questions or concerns.

Personal Note: Healthychidren.org has a wonderful series of advice for parents. I have saved each of them and have made them available at this link.
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/2253809?tabid=0faecca8-d100-2175-3060-1cbcbf671dc0

Tips to Help Families Manage the Ever Changing Digital Landscape:

1/2/2018

Apps for Kids – Do Your Homework
More than 80,000 apps are labeled as educational, but little research has demonstrated their actual quality. Products pitched as "interactive" should require more than "pushing and swiping." Look to organizations like Common Sense Media for reviews about age-appropriate apps, games and programs to guide you in making the best choices for your children.

Personal Note: Healthychidren.org has a wonderful series of advice for parents. I have saved each of them and have made them available at this link.
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/2253809?tabid=0faecca8-d100-2175-3060-1cbcbf671dc0