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Ironic Autism Opposites

A post I read on the Internet made me think about the ironic opposites that sometimes exists in the autism world. What was the post? The post I saw was about autism and it related an opposite that (really) only people with autism knowledge would understand. It compared a trait of some kids with autism—many…

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7 Surprisingly Dangerous Social Media Sites For Teens

It is comforting to believe we have taught our children to avoid common pitfalls in life that might expose them to danger, like texting while driving or getting into a stranger’s van. Parents often enforce curfews and stress the importance of abstaining from risky behaviors to keep children safe, but we often overlook some common…

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Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late – Internet Safety

The following post is a sponsored conversation with Net Nanny. What IS “Internet safety?”  Most parents know that it is something they need to enforce, but aren’t sure HOW to do it nor where to start. Is it simply protecting children from cyberbullying and sexting? Is it preventing kids from stumbling across inappropriate pictures and…

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Mom’s Internet Safety Cheatsheet

For many of us, using the Internet can seem like walking through New York City without a map. Everything is new and interesting, but also a little bit intimidating, especially when you don’t know how to navigate. Even more scary are all the horror stories in the media about the dangers that the children face online.